Acts 26:23

23 1that the Christ was to suffer, and that 2by reason of His resurrection from the dead He would be the first to proclaim 3light both to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles."

Acts 26:23 In-Context

21 "For this reason some Jews seized me in the temple and tried to put me to death.
22 "So, having obtained help from God, I stand to this day testifying both to small and great, stating nothing but what the Prophets and Moses said was going to take place;
23 that the Christ was to suffer, and that by reason of His resurrection from the dead He would be the first to proclaim light both to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles."
24 While Paul was saying this in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, "Paul, you are out of your mind! Your great learning is driving you mad."
25 But Paul said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Matthew 26:24; Acts 3:18
  • 2. 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23; Colossians 1:18; Revelation 1:5
  • 3. Isaiah 42:6; Isaiah 49:6; Luke 2:32; 2 Corinthians 4:4

Footnotes 4

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