Acts 26:4

Acts 26:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;
• New International Version (NIV)“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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)"My manner of life from my youth, spent from the beginning among my own nation and in Jerusalem, is known by all the Jews.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“My manner of life from my youth, which was spent from the beginning among my own nation at Jerusalem, all the Jews know.

Context of Acts 26:4

2“Concerning all I am accused of by the Judean leaders, I consider myself fortunate, King Agrippa, that it is before you that I am about to make my defense today— 3since you are especially knowledgeable about all Jewish customs and issues. Therefore I beg you to listen patiently to me. “Now all the Jewish people have known my manner of life ever since my youth, starting from the beginning in my own nation and also in Jerusalem. 5They have known about me for a long time—if they were willing to testify—that according to the strictest sect of our religion, I lived as a Pharisee. 6“Yet now I stand here being judged for the hope in the promise made by God to our fathers.

Acts 26:4 word by word

Τὴν μὲν οὖν βίωσίν μου τὴν ἐκ νεότητος τὴν ἀπ᾽ ἀρχῆς γενομένην ἐν τῷ ἔθνει μου ἔν τε Ἱεροσολύμοις ἴσασιν πάντες οἱ ἸουδαῖοιRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
• ·οὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• Myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• manner of lifeβίωσιςBiōsis · lifestyleG981
• fromἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• my youthνεότηςneotēs · youthG3503
• wasγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• atἀπόapo · away fromG575
• the firstἀρχήarchē · beginningG746
• amongἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• nationἔθνοςethnos · GentilesG1484
• JerusalemἹεροσόλυμαHierosoluma · JerusalemG2414
• knowεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• the JewsἸουδαῖοςIoudaios · JewG2453

Cross-references for Acts 26:4

• 2 Timothy 3:10You, however, closely followed my teaching, manner of life, purpose, faithfulness, patience, love, perseverance—
• Acts 22:3“I am a Jewish man, born in Tarsus of Cilicia but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, trained strictly according to the Torah of our fathers, being zealous for God just as all of you are today.

Commentaries on Acts 26:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4My manner of life, etc. - The apostle means to state that, though born in Tarsus, he had a regular Jewish education, having been sent up to Jerusalem for that purpose; but at what age does not appear; probably about twelve, for at this age the male children were probably brought to the annual solemnities. See on Luke 2:41; (note).Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4My manner of life - My opinions, principles, and conduct. From my youth - Paul was born in Tarsus; but at an early period he had been sent to Jerusalem for the purpose of education in the school of Gamaliel, Acts 22:3. Which was at the first - Which was from the beginning; the early part of which; the time when the opinions and habits are formed. Know all the Jews - It is not at all improbable that Paul was distinguished in the school of Gamaliel for zeal…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-23In his careful defense before King Agrippa, Paul argued that his message agreed fully with the Jewish faith. He began by respectfully recognizing Agrippa’s knowledge of Jewish matters (26:2–3). He then described his early life, his training in Judaism, and his membership in the Pharisees (a Jewish group known for strict obedience to the law; 26:4–5). Paul explained that the charges against him were only because he believed that God had fulfilled the…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-54-5. from my youth, which was at the first ... at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; which knew me from the beginning--plainly showing that he received his education, even from early youth, at Jerusalem. See on Ac 22:3.Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 26:4

• Court
• Defense
• Obedience
• Paul
• Zeal, Religious

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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