Acts 26:1-8 (New International Version)
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Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself."1 So Paul motioned with his hand2 and began his defense:
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"King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you3 today as I make my defense against all the accusations of the Jews,4
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and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs5 and controversies.6 Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently.
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"The Jews all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child,7 from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem.
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They have known me for a long time8 and can testify, if they are willing, that according to the strictest sect9 of our religion, I lived as a Pharisee.10
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And now it is because of my hope11 in what God has promised our fathers12 that I am on trial today.
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This is the promise our twelve tribes13 are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night.14 O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me.15
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Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?16
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