KJV King James Version
Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
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Acts 26:19
Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.
WEB World English Bible
“Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
ASV American Standard Version
Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
‘Whereupon, king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
Surrounding context — Acts 26
16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
17 Delivering thee from the people, and [from] the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,
18 To open their eyes, [and] to turn [them] from darkness to light, and [from] the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and [then] to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
21 For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill [me].
22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
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Isaiah 50:5The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.Ezekiel 2:7-8And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they [are] most rebellious.Galatians 1:16To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:Jeremiah 20:9Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not [stay].Ezekiel 3:14So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me.Jonah 1:3But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.Exodus 4:13-14And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand [of him whom] thou wilt send.Acts 26:26-27For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.Acts 26:2I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:
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