Acts 26:3
Acts 26:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul notes Agrippa's familiarity with Jewish customs and asks him to listen patiently.
What Does Acts 26:3 Mean?
Agrippa had grown up within the world of Israel's law, festivals, and disputes, and oversaw matters of the temple. Paul recognizes this knowledge, knowing the king can weigh his words rightly.
Paul does not flatter; he simply asks for a patient hearing. He trusts that a fair and attentive listener, given the full account, will see the truth. The gospel asks only to be heard honestly, confident in what it has to say.
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What does Acts 26:3 mean?
Paul notes Agrippa's familiarity with Jewish customs and asks him to listen patiently.