Acts 26:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 26:1-3

Acts 26:1-3. Then Agrippa said unto Paul Agrippa was the most honourable person in the assembly, having the title of king bestowed upon him, though otherwise not superior to Festus, as only having the power of other governors under the emperor. But as Festus had opened the cause, and Agrippa, though not here superior, yet, was senior to Festus, therefore, as the mouth of the court, he intimates to Paul that liberty was given him to speak for himself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 26:1-32

Paul again declared innocent (25:13-26:32)Among those who came to Caesarea to pay their respects to the new governor was Herod Agrippa II. This man was the son of Herod Agrippa I (the governor mentioned in 12:1-4,20-23) and the brother of Bernice and Drusilla (13; cf. 24:24; see ‘The New Testament World’). He was Rome’s appointed ruler over certain areas in the far north of Palestine, but he had no power in the region governed by Festus. He was, however, an expert on Jewish affairs (see... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 26:2

think . Greek. hegeomai. This word has two meanings, "to lead" (Acts 15:22 ) and "hold, or reckon", as here and in nineteen subsequent passages. happy . Greek. makarios. Occurs fifty times. Always translated "blessed", except here, John 13:17 . Romans 14:22 . 1 Corinthians 7:40 . 1Pe 3:14 ; 1 Peter 4:14 . shall = am about to. before . Greek. epi App-104 . touching = concerning. Greek. peri App-104 . accused . Greek. enkaleo. See Acts 19:38 . of = by. Greek. hupo. App-104 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 26:2

I think myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am to make my defence before thee this day touching all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews.I think myself happy ... The privilege of addressing a king and the governor was one that Paul appreciated; and, since he had already been cleared of all charges of sinning against Caesar, he could confine himself strictly to things pertaining to the gospel, which things alone were the cause of the hatred he had encountered.Accused by the Jews ... "The... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 26:1-23

Paul’s speech to the dignitaries 26:1-23Paul was not on trial here. When he had appealed to Caesar (Acts 25:11), he had guaranteed that his next trial would be before the emperor. This was just a hearing designed to acquaint Agrippa with Paul’s case so Agrippa could give Festus help in understanding it and communicating it to the emperor."This testimony of Paul is not a defense of himself. It is a declaration of the gospel with the evident purpose of winning Agrippa and the others present to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 26:2-3

Paul began with a customary introduction in which he complemented the king sincerely and urged him to listen patiently. He did not promise a short defense (cf. Acts 24:2-4; Acts 24:10)."This was just the kind of situation Paul had longed for during two bleak years in prison-viz., a knowledgeable judge and a not inherently antagonistic audience before whom he could not only make his defense but also proclaim his message." [Note: Longenecker, "The Acts . . .," p. 551.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 26:1-32

Defence before Agrippa1-32. St. Paul before Agrippa. This speech, though in form a defence to the Jews, is really intended by St. Luke to be St. Paul’s defence to the world—an apology for his whole life and work.Analysis. Opening compliment to Agrippa (Acts 26:2-3); the Apostle’s orthodox Pharisaic education (Acts 26:4-5); he is really called in question because he believes in the hope of all orthodox Jews, the coming of the Messiah, and the Resurrection (Acts 26:6-8); his persecution of the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Acts 26:2

(2) I think myself happy, king Agrippa.—We note the characteristic union of frankness and courtesy. He will not flatter a prince whose character, he must have known, did not deserve praise, but he recognises that it was well for him that he stood before one who was not ignorant of the relations of Sadducees and Pharisees on the great question of the Resurrection, and of the expectations which both parties alike cherished as to the coming of a Messiah, and the belief, which some at least of the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Acts 26:1-32

Reasons for Doubt Acts 26:8 That is a new apologetic; that is a Strategic move of the first order. This is new to me; that is a masterstroke. What a sagacious statesman was the Apostle Paul! Hitherto we had been thinking that it was the place of faith to give reasons; the Apostle pushes the war to the other side, and says, You must give reasons for your doubt. Why, that opens a wide field of criticism and observation and profitable comment. It is the Apostle who says, Stand up, and defend... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Acts 26:1-32

CHAPTER 26 1. The Address of the Apostle Paul (Acts 26:2-23 ). 2. The Interruption by Festus and the Appeal to the King (Acts 26:24-29 ). 3. The Verdict (Acts 26:30-32 ). The opening words of the Apostle are indeed gracious. Even as he stands in chains the great Apostle counts himself happy. His happiness consisted in the knowledge that he was now privileged to bear witness of His Lord and the Gospel committed to him before such an audience. What an opportunity it was to him, and how he... read more

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