Acts 26:1,27-28
Acts 26:1 King James Version (KJV)
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself
Acts 26:27-28 King James Version (KJV)
King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
Acts 26:1 New International Version (NIV)
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense
Acts 26:27-28 New International Version (NIV)
King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.” Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”
Acts 26:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself
Acts 26:27-28 New King James Version (NKJV)
King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.” Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.”
Acts 26:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak in your defense.” So Paul, gesturing with his hand, started his defense
Acts of the Apostles 26:27-28 New Living Translation (NLT)
King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do—” Agrippa interrupted him. “Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian so quickly?”
Acts 26:1 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense
Acts 26:27-28 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.” And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?”
Acts 26:1-3 The Message (MSG)
Agrippa spoke directly to Paul: “Go ahead—tell us about yourself.” Paul took the stand and told his story. “I can’t think of anyone, King Agrippa, before whom I’d rather be answering all these Jewish accusations than you, knowing how well you are acquainted with Jewish ways and all our family quarrels.
Acts 26:25-27-28 The Message (MSG)
But Paul stood his ground. “With all respect, Festus, Your Honor, I’m not crazy. I’m both accurate and sane in what I’m saying. The king knows what I’m talking about. I’m sure that nothing of what I’ve said sounds crazy to him. He’s known all about it for a long time. You must realize that this wasn’t done behind the scenes. You believe the prophets, don’t you, King Agrippa? Don’t answer that—I know you believe.” But Agrippa did answer: “Keep this up much longer and you’ll make a Christian out of me!”
Acts 26:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and proceeded to make his defense
Acts 26:27-28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you do.” Agrippa replied to Paul, “In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.”
Acts 26:1 New Century Version (NCV)
Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now speak to defend yourself.” Then Paul raised his hand and began to speak.
Acts 26:27-28 New Century Version (NCV)
King Agrippa, do you believe what the prophets wrote? I know you believe.” King Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian in such a short time?”
Acts 26:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
And Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence
Acts 26:27-28 American Standard Version (ASV)
King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. And Agrippa said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian.
Acts 26:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are [now] permitted to speak on your own behalf.” At that, Paul stretched out his hand [as an orator] and made his defense [as follows]
Acts 26:27-28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
King Agrippa, do you believe the [writings of the] Prophets [their messages and words]? I know that you do.” Then Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time [and with so little effort] you [almost] persuade me to become a Christian.”