Acts 26:9

Translations

Modern

So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

Traditional

I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

Literal

Therefore I indeed in myself thought it to be necessary to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth,

Latin

Et ego quidem existimaveram me adversus nomen Jesu Nazareni debere multa contraria agere,

Original

Greek

English

So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

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) Persecution

Events

Paul goes before Agrippac. AD 56

Related verses

1 Timothy 1:13
I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
Acts 22:8
‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied.
Galatians 1:13–14
For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it.
Philippians 3:6
…as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.
John 16:2–3
They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.
Acts 9:16
I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”
Acts 3:6
But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”
Romans 10:2
For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge.
Acts 21:13
Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
John 15:21
But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me.
Acts 24:5
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,

Parallels

Acts 9:1–19 Acts 22:1–21

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Nazareth: The hometown of Jesus in Galilee

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Herod, Herodian Family Nazarene Paul the Apostle Persecution Procurator Titus Caesar

Topics

Bigotry of Saul, in Persecuting the Christians Conscience without Spiritual Illumination, a False Guide Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Defense of Paul Paul: His Vision and Conversion Persecution: Originates: Mistaken Zeal Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul

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