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PARALLEL BIBLE - Acts 26:29


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King James Bible - Acts 26:29

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.

World English Bible

Paul said, "I pray to God, that whether with little or with much, not only you, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these bonds."

Douay-Rheims - Acts 26:29

And Paul said: I would to God, that both in a little and in much, not only thou, but also all that hear me, this day, should become such as I also am, except these bands.

Webster's Bible Translation

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.

Greek Textus Receptus


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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge

VERSE (29) - Ex 16:3 Nu 11:29 2Sa 18:33 2Ki 5:3 1Co 4:8; 7:7 2Co 11:1

SEV Biblia, Chapter 26:29

Y Pablo dijo: ¡Deseo delante de Dios que por poco o por mucho, no solamente t, sino tambin todos los que hoy me oyen, fueseis hechos tales cual yo soy, excepto estas prisiones!

Clarke's Bible Commentary - Acts 26:29

Verse 29. I would to God, &c.] euxaimhn an tw qew, kai en oligw kai en pollw-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 cross on the account. His holding up his chain, which was probably now detached from the soldier's arm, and wrapped about his own, must have made a powerful impression on the minds of his audience. Indeed, it appears they could bear the scene no longer; the king was overwhelmed, and rose up instantly, and so did the rest of the council, and went immediately aside; and, after a very short conference among themselves, they unanimously pronounced him innocent; and his last word, twn desmwn, BONDS! and the action with which it was accompanied, had made such a deep impression upon their hearts that they conclude their judgment with that very identical word desmwn. Would to God, says the apostle, that all who hear me this day were altogether such as as I am, except these BONDS! The whole council say-This man hath done nothing worthy of death nor of BONDS! desmwn, BONDS, is echoed by them from the last words of the apostle; as we may plainly perceive that, seeing such an innocent and eminent man suffering such indignity had made a deep impression upon their hearts. Alas! why should such a man be in B-O-N-D-S!

John Gill's Bible Commentary

Ver. 29. And Paul said, I would to God , etc.] This prayer of the apostles shows his affection for the souls of men, and his great desire for their conversion, and also his sense of the power and grace of God, as necessary to it: that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost and altogether such as I am ; that is, his wish was that not only Agrippa, but that all that were present, were not only within a little, or in some low degree, but entirely, in the highest and fullest sense, Christians, as he was; that they knew as much of Christ, and had as much faith in him, and love to him, as he had, and were as ready to serve and obey him: he does not wish that Agrippa and the rest that heard him were as he had been, a bigot for traditions and ceremonies, that trusted in his own righteousness, did many things contrary to the name of Jesus, was a blasphemer of him, a persecutor of his saints, and an injurious person; but as he now was, not meaning with respect to his civil circumstances, as a mean poor man, and a tent maker, or with respect to his single state of life, which he elsewhere advises to, ( 1 Corinthians 9:5) or with respect to his ministerial capacity, as an apostle of Christ, and a preacher of the Gospel; but as a Christian, and in a private capacity: his sense is, he wished that they were as he, regenerated by the Spirit of God, new creatures in Christ, called by the grace of God with an holy calling, believers in Christ, lovers of him, pardoned by his blood, justified by his righteousness, sanctified by his grace, children of God, and heirs of eternal life: and all this he wishes for of God, saying, would to God, etc. knowing that the whole of this is not of men, but of God; all grace, and every blessing of it, which make or show a man to be a Christian indeed, are from him. And this wish is expressive of true grace, which desires the good of others, and also of a spirit truly generous, that is not selfish and monopolizing; and which is concerned for the glory of God, the interest of Christ, and the weakening of Satans kingdom: and from the whole of this it appears, that a person may arrive to true satisfaction of his own state; and that it is an evidence of grace, when the heart is drawn out in desires, after the salvation of others; and that altogether Christians are the only desirable ones; and that to be made a real Christian is the work of God, and to be ascribed to him. This the apostle wished for, for Agrippa and all that heard him; as does every Gospel minister for their hearers, the hearing of the word being the ordinary means of believing; and the rather it is desired by them, because the condemnation of those that hear the word is otherwise thereby aggravated: the apostle adds, except these bonds ; which were both troublesome and reproachful: not but that he cheerfully endured them himself, and thought it the duty of Christians to bear them patiently, when called to it, but then they were not things to be desired and wished for; the exception is not only Christian like, but humane and genteel.

Matthew Henry Commentary

Verses 24-32 - It becomes us, on all occasions, to speak the words of truth an soberness, and then we need not be troubled at the unjust censures of men. Active and laborious followers of the gospel often have bee despised as dreamers or madmen, for believing such doctrines and suc wonderful facts; and for attesting that the same faith and diligence and an experience like their own, are necessary to all men, whateve their rank, in order to their salvation. But apostles and prophets, an the Son of God himself, were exposed to this charge; and none need be moved thereby, when Divine grace has made them wise unto salvation Agrippa saw a great deal of reason for Christianity. His understandin and judgment were for the time convinced, but his heart was no changed. And his conduct and temper were widely different from the humility and spirituality of the gospel. Many are almost persuaded to be religious, who are not quite persuaded; they are under stron convictions of their duty, and of the excellence of the ways of God yet do not pursue their convictions. Paul urged that it was the concer of every one to become a true Christian; that there is grace enough in Christ for all. He expressed his full conviction of the truth of the gospel, the absolute necessity of faith in Christ in order to salvation. Such salvation from such bondage, the gospel of Chris offers to the Gentiles; to a lost world. Yet it is with much difficult that any person can be persuaded he needs a work of grace on his heart like that which was needful for the conversion of the Gentiles. Let u beware of fatal hesitation in our own conduct; and recollect how fa the being almost persuaded to be a Christian, is from being altogethe such a one as every true believer is __________________________________________________________________

Greek Textus Receptus


ο 3588 T-NSM δε 1161 CONJ παυλος 3972 N-NSM ειπεν 2036 5627 V-2AAI-3S ευξαιμην 2172 5665 V-ADO-1S αν 302 PRT τω 3588 T-DSM θεω 2316 N-DSM και 2532 CONJ εν 1722 PREP ολιγω 3641 A-DSN και 2532 CONJ εν 1722 PREP πολλω 4183 A-DSN ου 3756 PRT-N μονον 3440 ADV σε 4571 P-2AS αλλα 235 CONJ και 2532 CONJ παντας 3956 A-APM τους 3588 T-APM ακουοντας 191 5723 V-PAP-APM μου 3450 P-1GS σημερον 4594 ADV γενεσθαι 1096 5635 V-2ADN τοιουτους 5108 D-APM οποιος 3697 A-NSN καγω 2504 P-1NS-C ειμι 1510 5748 V-PXI-1S παρεκτος 3924 ADV των 3588 T-GPM δεσμων 1199 N-GPM τουτων 5130 D-GPM

Vincent's NT Word Studies

29. Almost and altogether (en oligw kai en megalw). 30 Lit., in little and in great; i.e., with little or with great pains.

Were (genesqai). Better, as Rev., might become. Agrippa's word, "to become a Christian," is repeated.

Except these bonds. An exquisite touch of Christian courtesy.

Robertson's NT Word Studies

26:29 {I would to God} (euxaimen an twi qewi). Conclusion of fourth-class condition (optative with an), undetermined with less likelihood, the so-called potential optative (Robertson, _Grammar_, p. 1021). Polite and courteous wish (first aorist middle optative of eucomai). {Whether with little or with much} (kai en mikrwi kai en megalwi). Literally, "both in little and in great," or "both with little and with great pains" or "both in some measure and in great measure." Paul takes kindly the sarcasm of Agrippa. {Such as I am} (toioutous hopoios kai egw eimi). Accusative toioutous with the infinitive genesqai. Paul uses these two qualitative pronouns instead of repeating the word "Christian." {Except these bonds} (parektos twn desmwn toutwn). Ablative case with parektos (late preposition for the old parek). Paul lifts his right manacled hand with exquisite grace and good feeling.

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