Acts 26:1-2

Context

Paul Offers His Defense

26:1 So Agrippa¹ said to Paul, “You have permission² to speak for yourself.” Then Paul held out his hand³ and began his defense:⁴

26:2 “Regarding all the things I have been accused of by the Jews, King Agrippa,⁵ I consider myself fortunate that I am about to make my defense before you today,

[26:1] ¹sn See the note on King Agrippa in 25:13.

[26:1] ²tn Grk “It is permitted for you.”

[26:1] ³tn Or “extended his hand” (a speaker’s gesture).

[26:1] ⁴tn Or “and began to speak in his own defense.”

[26:2] ⁵sn See the note on King Agrippa in 25:13.