Acts 26:8

Translations

Modern

Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?

Traditional

Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?

Literal

Why is it judged incredible by you if God raises the dead?

Latin

Quid incredibile judicatur apud vos, si Deus mortuos suscitat?

Original

Greek

English

Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?

Notes

Acts 26:1–23

In his careful defense before King Agrippa, Paul argued that his message agreed fully with the Jewish faith. He began by respectfully recognizing Agrippa’s knowledge of Jewish matters (26:2–3). He then described his early life, his training in Judaism, and his membership in the Pharisees (a Jewish group known for strict obedience to the law; 26:4–5).

Paul explained that the charges against him were only because he believed that God had fulfilled the Jewish hope of the resurrection (God raising the dead to life; 26:6–8).

He then told how he had once strongly opposed Christians (26:9–11), but changed after seeing a vision from Jesus on the road to Damascus (26:12–18; see 9:1–18).

Paul said that his preaching simply obeyed this message from God (26:19–20). Although some Jews opposed him violently (26:21), God protected him. He continued to teach a message that his fellow Jews should have accepted (22–23). This defense shows an example for Christians who are put on trial for their faith (see 9:15; Luke 21:12–15).

Theme notes and profiles

Herod Agrippa II Jewish Leaders Paul (Saul) Miracles

Events

Paul goes before Agrippac. AD 56

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They only had some contentions with him regarding their own religion and a certain Jesus who had died, but whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
John 5:28–29
Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice
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But God raised Him from the dead,
Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”
Acts 23:6
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Luke 1:37
For no word from God will ever fail.”

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