Atos 26

Atos 26

Chart from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission THE EXPANDING WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT-EMPOWERED CHURCH Paul's First Missionary Journey Acts 13:4-14:28 Paul's Second Missionary Journey Acts 15:36-18:22 Paul's Third Missionary Journey Acts 18:23-21:26 Maps in table above are from the Holman Bible Atlas (Hardcover/Paperback version) copyrighted © 1998 B&H Publishing Group, used by permission, all rights reserved. This is one of the best resources for Bible maps as the maps also include helpful short descriptions of the events portrayed on the maps. Please do not download for use on another website. Thank you. Here is a map with all three journeys on one map. John Hannah's Outline for Third Missionary Journey (see map) The third missionary journey of Paul (Acts 18:23-21:16) The ministry in Galatia and Phrygia (Acts 18:23) The ministry in Ephesus (Acts 18:24-19:41) Instruction of Apollos (Acts 18:24-28) Instruction of some of John's followers (Acts 19:1-7) Instruction of the Ephesians (Acts 19:8-20) Instructions concerning his plans (Acts 19:21-22) The riots in Ephesus (Acts 19:23-41) The ministry in Macedonia and Achaia (Acts 20:1-5) The ministry in Troas (Acts 20:6-12) The ministry in Miletus (Acts 20:13-38) His journey to Miletus (Acts 20:13-16) His message to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:17-35) Concerning his ministry (Acts 20:17-27) Concerning the church (Acts 20:28-35) His farewell to the Ephesians (Acts 20:36-38) The ministry at Tyre (Acts 21:1-6) His journey to Tyre (Acts 21:1-3) His ministry in Tyre (Acts 21:4-6) The ministry in Caesarea (Acts 21:7-16) Agabus' prediction (Acts 21:7-12) Paul's reply (Acts 21:13-14) The journey toward Jerusalem (Acts 21:15-16) The journey of Paul to Rome (Acts 21:17-28:31) His witness in Jerusalem (Acts 21:17-23:35) Paul's report to the elders (Acts 21:17-26) Paul's arrest (Acts 21:27-36) Paul's defense (Acts 21:37-23:10) His first defense (Acts 21:37-22:23) The background (Acts 21:37-40) The content (Acts 22:1-21) The result (Acts 22:22-23) His second defense (Acts 22:24-23:10) The background (Acts 22:24-29) The council (Acts 22:30) The content (Acts 23:1-9) The conflict (Acts 23:10) Paul's deliverance (Acts 23:11-35) The encouragement (Acts 23:11) The plot (Acts 23:12-16) The counterplot (Acts 23:17-24) The letter to Felix (Acts 23:25-30) The deliverance to Felix (Acts 23:31-35) His witness in Caesarea (Acts 24:1-26:32) Paul's defense before Felix (Acts 24:1-27) The setting (Acts 24:1) The accusations of Tertullus (Acts 24:2-9) The reply of Paul (Acts 24:10-21) The consequences (Acts 24:22-27) Paul's defense before Festus (Acts 25:1-12) The setting (Acts 25:1-5) The trial (Acts 25:6-11) The result (Acts 25:12) Paul's defense before Agrippa (Acts 25:13-26:32) The arrival of Agrippa (Acts 25:13) Festus' presentation of Paul's case (Acts 25:14-22) Festus' presentation of Paul (Acts 25:23-27) Paul's defense before Agrippa (Acts 26:1-23) Paul's answer to Festus (Acts 26:24-26) Paul's interaction with Agrippa (Acts 26:27-29) The conclusion (Acts 26:30-32) His witness on the way to Rome (Acts 27:1-28:15) His witness aboard ship (Acts 27:1-44) His witness on Malta (Acts 28:1-15) Paul's miraculous preservation (Acts 28:1-6) Paul's healing of Publius' father (Acts 28:7-10) Paul's continued journey toward Rome (Acts 28:11-15) His witness in Rome (Acts 28:16-31) The occasion for his witness (Acts 28:16-22) The content of his witness (Acts 28:23-28) The result of his witness (Acts 28:29) The summary of Paul's witness in Rome (Acts 28:30-31) Hannah's Bible Outlines - Recommended Resource Acts 26:1 Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and proceeded to make his defense: NET Acts 26:1 So Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense: GNT Acts 26:1 Ἀγρίππας δὲ πρὸς τὸν Παῦλον ἔφη, Ἐπιτρέπεταί σοι περὶ σεαυτοῦ λέγειν. τότε ὁ Παῦλος ἐκτείνας τὴν χεῖρα ἀπελογεῖτο, NLT Acts 26:1 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You may speak in your defense." So Paul, gesturing with his hand, started his defense: KJV Acts 26:1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: ESV Acts 26:1 So Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: CSB Acts 26:1 Agrippa said to Paul, "It is permitted for you to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: NIV Acts 26:1 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense: NKJ Acts 26:1 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself: NRS Acts 26:1 Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself: YLT Acts 26:1 And Agrippa said unto Paul, 'It is permitted to thee to speak for thyself;' then Paul having stretched forth the hand, was making a defence: NAB Acts 26:1 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You may now speak on your own behalf." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense. NJB Acts 26:1 Then Agrippa said to Paul, 'You have leave to speak on your own behalf.' And Paul held up his hand and began his defence: GWN Acts 26:1 Agrippa said to Paul, "You're free to speak for yourself." Paul acknowledged King Agrippa and then began his defense. BBE Acts 26:1 And Agrippa said to Paul, You may put your cause before us. Then Paul, stretching out his hand, made his answer, saying: You are permitted to speak for yourself . Acts 25:16. Pr. 18:13, 17. Jn 7:51. Then Paul stretched out his hand . Pr. 1:24. Ezek 16:27. Ro. 10:21. to make his defense Acts 26:2. Acts 22:1. Paul Before Agrippa - Video - 7 minutes Acts 26 Resources - Multiple sermons and commentaries Sermons on Acts 26:1-32 - most of these are older works Paul's Defense before Agrippa - D C Hughes THE THIRD RECORD OF PAUL'S RADICAL CONVERSION Paul's defense speeches in Acts the Jerusalem mob (Acts 22:1 - 23); the commander (Acts 22:24 - 30); the Sanhedrin (Acts 23:1 - 10); Felix (Acts 24:10 - 23); Festus (Acts 25:8 - 12); King Agrippa II (Acts 26:1 - 32); Jews at Rome (Acts 28:17 - 28). Nikolai Bodarevsky Paul making his defense before Agrippa Imagine the crowd of "rich and famous" all of whom were listening to these potentially life changing words. One wonders if we will see any of these "rich and famous" in heaven? It certainly won't be because they did not receive a clear presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! May we all be so faithful to boldly testify as the Spirit gives us utterance, whether it be before the "rich and famous" or before the "poor and downcast." Lord, find us faithful! Amen This is the longest of Paul’s speeches in Acts and obviously his longest defense. Jack Arnold - Acts Chapter 26 is one of the most dynamic scenes in the whole Bible. It is in this chapter that the Apostle Paul stands before King Agrippa and gives his personal testimony to this mighty king in order to win him to Christ. This may well be the high point in Paul’s ministry. It should be pointed out that Paul is not on trial before Agrippa, even though he makes a defense before him. He was before Agrippa in order that Agrippa might help Festus, the Roman governor of Judea, to discover some concrete evidence that he was guilty. Paul had appealed to Caesar when tried before Festus, and Festus had granted that appeal, but Paul was innocent. Festus could find nothing in his life with which to charge him, and this put him in a most embarrassing situation to send Paul all the way to Rome to appear before Caesar, who was then the Emperor Nero, with no charges which would hold water. This was also a time of entertainment for Agrippa because he wanted to tickle his fancy by hearing a little more about the Way made up of people who called themselves Christians and followers of Christ. He also wanted to know something more about this man, Paul the pest, as he was called by the unbelieving Jews. (Sermon) Here is Jack Arnold's outline for Acts 26 focusing on the apostle Paul Paul Presents His Testimony to Agrippa - Acts 26:1-21 Acts 26:1-3 His Congeniality Acts 26:4-5 His Character Acts 26:6-8 His Confidence Acts 26:9-11 His Cruelty Acts 26:12-15 His Conversion Acts 26:16-18 His Commission Acts 26:19-21 His Compliance Paul Preaches the Gospel to Agrippa - Acts 26:22-25 Acts 26:22 His Commitment to the Old Covenant Acts 26:23 His Commitment to the New Covenant Acts 26:24-25 His Clash with Festus Paul Pleads with Agrippa to Accept Christ - Acts 26:26-29 Acts 26:26 His Calm Assurance about Agrippa Acts 26:27-28 His Challenge to Agrippa Acts 26:29 His Call for Agrippa to Believe Paul Proclaimed Innocent by Agrippa - Acts 26:30-32 Gilbrant sets the stage - Consider the setting. King Agrippa sat there in all the finery of his royal robes (Acts 25:23-27 for context). Beside him sat his beautiful 32-year-old sister Bernice, "blazing in all her jewels." (ED: See Stained glass of Agrippa and Bernice and click to enlarge - look at their expressions!) All around were the town notables dressed in their best. Then there were the tribunes in their uniforms with glittering swords at their sides. King Agrippa turned to Paul and told him he was permitted to speak for himself. Paul did not hesitate. Filled once again with the power of the Holy Spirit, he began his defense. (Complete Biblical Library Commentary) Agrippa - also known as Herod Agrippa II (See map of his kingdom) - Son of Herod Agrippa I (map of his kingdom - maps are copyright Holman, do not reproduce) and Cypros, grandniece of Herod the Great. Being but 17 at his father's death (A.D. 44), he was thought too young to succeed his father in the kingdom, but six years later (A.D. 50) the emperor Claudius conferred on him Chalcis which had been under his uncle, shortly before deceased (A.D. 48). Then (A.D. 52) he was transferred to the tetrarchies formerly held by Philip and Lysanias with the title "king." Accurately he is called so in Acts 25:13; Acts 26:2; Acts 26:7. Nero added several cities of Galilee and Persea to his kingdom (A.D. 55). Five years later Paul pleaded before him, who naturally consulted him on a question of Jewish law). (See Festus) The great pomp (see Acts 25:23+) with which he and his sister Berenice (whose connection with him caused grave suspicion) "entered the auditorium accompanied by the commanders and the prominent men of the city," accorded with his character, fond of show. In the last Roman war Agrippa II took part with the Romans in the destruction of his own nation in the same spirit of cold cynicism with which he met the impassioned appeal of the apostle. After the fall of Jerusalem he retired with Berenice to Rome, where he died in the third year of Trajan (A.D. 100). He was the last of the race of Herod commemorated in history. Acts 25:13 represents his losing no time in going to Caesarea to salute the new Roman governor. In exact consonance with this Josephus (Bell. 2:15, section 1; Life, section 11) records his anxiety to stand well with the Roman governors, Alexander in Egypt, and Gessius Florus in Judaea, in the latter case Berenice accompanying him. - See Main Article on the Herods for discussion of the Herods listed below: 1. HEROD THE GREAT (Mt 2; Lk 1:5+), 2. HEROD THE TETRARCH (Mt 14:1, etc.; Mk 7:17, etc.; Lk 3:1; 3:19; 9:7; Acts 13:1). 3. HEROD PHILIP I. 4. HEROD PHILIP II. 5. HEROD AGRIPPA I. 6. HEROD AGRIPPA II. You are permitted to speak for yourself - In other words Paul did not require a spokesman or lawyer. "You are at liberty to speak for yourself," TCNT...You have permission, Phillips... You may put your case before us, BB. Festus had introduced Paul in Acts 25:22-27+ but now King Agrippa takes over a "master of ceremonies" (so to speak). This is an arrogant move for "Agrippa as a king and guest presides at the grand display while Festus has simply introduced Paul." (Robertson) Permitted (have permission)(2010)(epitrepo) means Paul was allowed to speak on his own behalf. This is not a trial and there are no charges pending against Paul. In fact that is the predicament for Festus finds himself in for he needs to concoct some charges to send with the Roman escort who will take Paul to the Emperor, Nero. Epitrepo in Acts - Acts 21:39; Acts 21:40; Acts 26:1; Acts 27:3; Acts 28:16