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1 And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul defended himself, having stretched out the hand: 2 Concerning all of which I am accused by the Jews, king Agrippa, I deem myself happy, being about to defend myself to thee this day: 3 Especially thee being judge of all the customs among the Jews, and also of the questions: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently. 4 Therefore truly my manner of life from youth, having been from the beginning in my nation in Jerusalem, all the Jews know: 5 Knowing me beforehand, from a former period, if they would testify, that according to the most strict sect of our religion, I lived a Pharisee. 6 And now in the hope of the solemn promise having been made to the fathers by God, I stand, being judged, 7 To which our twelve tribes, serving night and day, hope to arrive. For which hope I am accused, king Agrippa, by the Jews. Acts 26:1-7, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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