Acts 26:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul declares that he is on trial for the hope of God's ancient promise to the fathers.
What Does Acts 26:6 Mean?
Paul reframes the whole proceeding. He is not standing trial for any crime, but for a hope, the promise God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and their descendants.
This is the heart of his defense: he stands accused for believing what his nation has always longed for. The gospel does not abandon God's promises; it announces their fulfillment. Paul's hope is the same hope of the fathers, now drawing near in Christ.
Acts 26:6 in the Original Language
elpis (ἐλπίς), 'hope' -- not wishful longing but confident expectation grounded in God's promise.
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What does Acts 26:6 mean?
Paul declares that he is on trial for the hope of God's ancient promise to the fathers.