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Acts 26:27 KJV
Acts · chapter 26 · verse 27
King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.Acts 26:27 · King James Version
Acts 26:27 in context
25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
26For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
27King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
28Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
29And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- prophetsprophētēsin Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things, one who, moved by…G4396 →
- AgrippaagrippasAgrippa = " Hero like" , Name of a ruling family in Israel at the time of Christ…G67 →
- Kingbasileusleader of the people, prince, commander, lord of the land, kingG935 →
- knoweidōto see, to perceive with the eyes, to perceive by any of the senses, to perceive, notice…G1492 →
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We have reason to think that Paul had a great deal more to say in defence of the gospel he preached, and for the honour of it, and to recommend it to the good opinion of this noble audience;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 24-32