Acts 26:29

Acts 26:29 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
• New International Version (NIV)Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And Paul said, "Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains."
• New King James Version (NKJV)And Paul said, “I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains.”

Context of Acts 26:29

27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you believe them!” 28Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think you can quickly persuade me to become a Christian?” Paul replied, “I wish to God that you and everyone listening to me today would quickly and completely become as I am (except for being a prisoner).” 30The king, the governor, Bernice, and the people who were sitting with them got up. 31As they were leaving, they said to each other, “This man isn’t doing anything for which he deserves to die or be put in prison.”

Acts 26:29 word by word

ὁ δὲ Παῦλος εὐξαίμην ἂν τῷ θεῷ καὶ ἐν ὀλίγῳ καὶ ἐν μεγάλῳ οὐ μόνον σὲ ἀλλὰ καὶ πάντας τοὺς ἀκούοντάς μου σήμερον γενέσθαι τοιούτους ὁποῖος καὶ ἐγώ εἰμι παρεκτὸς τῶν δεσμῶν τούτων.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• Paulὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos · PaulG3972
• saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• I wouldεὔχομαιeuchomai · to pray/wish forG2172
• ·ἄνan · ifG302
• to Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• notοὐou · noG3756
• onlyμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
• thouσύsu · youG4771
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• that hearἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• this dayσήμερονsēmeron · todayG4594
• wereγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• ·ἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• almostὀλίγοςoligos · little/fewG3641
• altogetherπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• asὁποῖοςhopoios · what sort?G3697
• Iκἀγώkagō kamoi kame · and IG2504
• amεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• exceptπαρεκτόςparektos · exceptG3924
• theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• bondsδεσμόςdesmon desmos · chainG1199

Cross-references for Acts 26:29

• Exodus 16:3The Israelites said to them, “If only the Lord had let us die in Egypt! There we sat by our pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted! You brought us out into this desert to let us all starve to death!”
• Numbers 11:29But Moses asked him, “Do you think you need to stand up for me? I wish all the Lord’s people were prophets and that the Lord would put his Spirit on them.”
• 2 Samuel 18:33The king was shaken ⌞by the news⌟. He went to the room above the gate and cried. “My son Absalom!” he said as he went. “My son, my son Absalom! I wish I had died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!”
• 2 Kings 5:3The girl told her mistress, “If only my master were with the prophet in Samaria. Then the prophet could cure him of his skin disease.”
• 1 Corinthians 4:8You already have what you want! You’ve already become rich! You’ve become kings without us! I wish you really were kings so that we could be kings with you.
• 1 Corinthians 7:7I would like everyone to be like me. However, each person has a special gift from God, and these gifts vary from person to person.
• 2 Corinthians 11:1I want you to put up with a little foolishness from me. I’m sure that you will.
• Jeremiah 13:17If you won’t listen, I will cry secretly over your arrogance. I will cry bitterly, and my eyes will flow with tears because the Lord’s flock will be taken captive.
• Luke 19:41When he came closer and saw the city, he began to cry.
• John 5:34But I don’t depend on human testimony. I’m telling you this to save you.
• Romans 9:1As a Christian, I’m telling you the truth. I’m not lying. The Holy Spirit, along with my own thoughts, supports me in this.
• Romans 10:1Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God on behalf of the Jewish people is that they would be saved.
• Colossians 1:28We spread the message about Christ as we instruct and teach everyone with all the wisdom there is. We want to present everyone as mature Christian people.
• Acts 12:6The night before Herod was going to bring Peter to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers. His hands were bound with two chains, and guards were in front of the door. They were watching the prison.
• Acts 25:14Since they were staying there for a number of days, Festus told the king about Paul’s case. Festus said, “Felix left a man here in prison.
• Ephesians 6:20Because I have already been doing this as Christ’s representative, I am in prison. So pray that I speak about this Good News as boldly as I have to.

Commentaries on Acts 26:29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29I would to God, etc. - ͅ ͅ, ͅ ͅ - So fully am I persuaded of the infinite excellence of Christianity, and so truly happy am I in possession of it, that I most ardently wish that not only thou, but this whole council, were not only almost, but altogether, such as I am, these Chains excepted. Thus, while his heart glows with affection for their best interests, he wishes that they might enjoy all his blessings, if possible, without being obliged to bear any…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 29I would to God - I pray to God; I earnestly desire it of God. This shows: (1) Paul‘s intense desire that Agrippa, and all who heard him, might be saved. (2) his steady and constant belief that none but God could incline people to become altogether Christians. Paul knew well that there was nothing that would overcome the reluctance of the human heart to be an entire Christian but the grace and mercy of God. He had addressed to his hearers the convincing…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 24-32Verses 24-32 It becomes us, on all occasions, to speak the words of truth and soberness, and then we need not be troubled at the unjust censures of men. Active and laborious followers of the gospel often have been despised as dreamers or madmen, for believing such doctrines and such wonderful facts; and for attesting that the same faith and diligence, and an experience like their own, are necessary to all men, whatever their rank, in order to their…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 29Paul’s bold answer shows that he could respond quickly and clearly. He challenges Agrippa and the whole audience to think about the value of knowing Christ and making a personal commitment to him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 27-2927-29. believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest--The courage and confidence here shown proceeded from a vivid persuasion of Agrippa's knowledge of the facts and faith in the predictions which they verified; and the king's reply is the highest testimony to the correctness of these presumptions and the immense power of such bold yet courteous appeals to conscience.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings