Acts 26:1-7 ▼

1 And Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak in your own behalf." Then Paul, stretching forth his hand, was making his defense:

2 "I deem myself happy, King Agrippa, that I am about this day to make my defense before you, concerning all things of which I am being accused by Jews;

3 especially since you are an expert in all matters relating to Jews, both in customs and questions. Wherefore, I beseech you to hear me patiently.

4 My manner of life, therefore, from my youth, which from the first was among my own nation and at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;

5 having known me from the beginning, if they were willing to testify, that according to the strictest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.

6 And now, for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers, I have taken my stand to be judged;

7 unto which promise our twelve-tribed nation , earnestly serving day and night, is hoping to attain; concerning which hope, O King, I am being accused by Jews.