Acts 26:6

6 And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our ancestors that I am on trial today.

Acts 26:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:
ESV
6 And now I stand here on trial because of my hope in the promise made by God to our fathers,
NLT
6 Now I am on trial because of my hope in the fulfillment of God’s promise made to our ancestors.
MSG
6 It's because I believed it and took it seriously,
CSB
6 And now I stand on trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers,

Acts 26:6 In-Context

4 “The Jewish people all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem.
5 They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I conformed to the strictest sect of our religion, living as a Pharisee.
6 And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our ancestors that I am on trial today.
7 This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. King Agrippa, it is because of this hope that these Jews are accusing me.
8 Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?

Cross References 2

  • 1. Acts 23:6; Acts 24:15; Acts 28:20
  • 2. S Acts 13:32; Romans 15:8
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