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Acts 26:26-28
New Catholic Bible
Acts 26:26-28
New Catholic Bible
26 The king understands these matters, and to him I now speak freely. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, for all this was not done in a corner.[a] 27 King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets?[b] I know that you do.”
28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a brief time you can persuade me to become a Christian?”
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- Acts 26:26 Not done in a corner: a phrase stressing the fact that the Gospel is based on real events lived out in history. The king is bound to confirm the truth of the things Paul says.
- Acts 26:27 Do you believe the Prophets?: this question by Paul puts King Agrippa in a no-win situation. If he says “Yes,” Paul will insist that he recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of the Prophets. If he says “No,” he will earn the wrath of the devout Jews, who accept the Prophets as God’s spokespersons. So Agrippa skirts the question.
