Acts 26:6

BIBLE IN TEN · Mar 22, 2024 · 11m

Friday, 22 March 2024 “And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers. Acts 26:6 A literal rendering of the Greek is, “And now, upon a hope, the [promise] unto the fathers – a promise having been made by God – I have stood, being judged” (CG). Paul’s previous words to Agrippa were about his conduct before the Lord, having lived according to the strictest sect of Judaism, being a Pharisee. Having said that, he now says that the very hope of the Pharisee is the reason for his present state. He indicates this with the words, “And now, upon a hope.” Paul says…