Acts 26:28
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New American Standard Bible

Agrippa replied to Paul, “In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.”

King James Version

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

Holman Bible

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Are you going to persuade me to become a Christian so easily?”

International Standard Version

Agrippa asked Paul, "Can you so quickly persuade me to become a Christian?"

A Conservative Version

And Agrippa said to Paul, By a little thou persuade me to become a Christian.

American Standard Version

And Agrippa'said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian.

Amplified

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time [and with so little effort] you [almost] persuade me to become a Christian.”

An Understandable Version

Agrippa said to Paul, "You expect to persuade me to be a Christian with such little effort [or, in such a short time]?"

Anderson New Testament

Then Agrippa said to Paul: You almost persuade me to be a Christian.

Bible in Basic English

And Agrippa said to Paul, A little more and you will be making me a Christian.

Common New Testament

And Agrippa said to Paul, "In a short time you think to persuade me to become a Christian!"

Daniel Mace New Testament

but Agrippa reply'd to Paul, you almost persuade me I shall be a christian!

Darby Translation

And Agrippa said to Paul, In a little thou persuadest me to become a Christian.

Godbey New Testament

And Agrippa said to Paul, With little persuasion thou dost persuade thyself to make me a Christian.

Goodspeed New Testament

"You are in a hurry to persuade me and make a Christian of me!" Agrippa said to Paul.

John Wesley New Testament

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

Julia Smith Translation

And Agrippa said to Paul, In a little thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

King James 2000

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost you persuade me to be a Christian.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But Agrippa [said] to Paul, "In a short time are you persuading me to become a Christian?"

Modern King James verseion

And Agrippa said to Paul, Do you persuade me to be a Christian in but a little?

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Agrippa said unto Paul, "Somewhat thou bringest me in mind for to become Christian."

Moffatt New Testament

"At this rate," Agrippa remarked, "it won't be long before you believe you have made a Christian of me!"

Montgomery New Testament

Agrippa answered, "In short, you are doing your best to persuade me to become a Christian."

NET Bible

Agrippa said to Paul, "In such a short time are you persuading me to become a Christian?"

New Heart English Bible

Agrippa said to Paul, "With a little persuasion are you trying to make me a Christian?"

Noyes New Testament

Then Agrippa said to Paul, With little effort thou thinkest to persuade me to become a Christian.

Sawyer New Testament

And Agrippa said to Paul, You almost persuade me to be a Christian.

The Emphasized Bible

And, Agrippa, said unto Paul - Almost, art thou persuading, me, to become a, Christian!

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Then Agrippa said to Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But Agrippa said to Paul: "You are soon trying to make a Christian of me!"

Webster

Then Agrippa said to Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

Weymouth New Testament

Agrippa answered, "In brief, you are doing your best to persuade me to become a Christian."

Williams New Testament

Then Agrippa answered Paul, "In brief you are trying to persuade me and make a Christian of me!"

World English Bible

Agrippa said to Paul, "With a little persuasion are you trying to make me a Christian?"

Worrell New Testament

And Agrippa said to Paul, "In a small degree you are persuading me to make a Christian!"

Worsley New Testament

I know that thou believest them. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou almost persuadest me to be a Christian.

Youngs Literal Translation

And Agrippa said unto Paul, 'In a little thou dost persuade me to become a Christian!'

Themes

Christian » Believers called

Irony » Instances of » Herod agrippa ii to paul

Kings » The gospel to be preached to

Sarcasm » Instances of » Herod agrippa ii to paul

Titles and names of saints » Christians

Topics

Christians

evangelists, ministry of

Irony

Mocking

Names And Titles For The Christian

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Then
G1161
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

Agrippa
G67
Ἀγρίππας 
Agrippas 
Agrippa
Usage: 12

said
G5346
φημί 
Phemi 
say, affirm
Usage: 54

unto
G4314
πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412

Paul
G3972
Παῦλος 
Paulos 
Paul, Paulus
Usage: 162

Almost
G3641
ὀλίγος 
Oligos 
few, little, small, few things, almost , a while,
Usage: 28

thou persuadest
G3982
πείθω 
Peitho 
persuade, trust, obey, have confidence, believe, be confident,
Usage: 52

me
G3165
μέ 
me 
me, I, my, not tr
Usage: 122

to be
G1096
γίνομαι 
Ginomai 
be, come to pass, be made, be done, come, become, God forbid , arise, have, be fulfilled, be married to, be preferred, not tr, , vr done
Usage: 531

References

Easton

Christian

Fausets

Brother

Christian

Hastings

Christian

Morish

Christian

Smith

Christian

Herod

Watsons

Christian

Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 26:28

Verse Info

Context Readings

Not Quite Persuaded

27 King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you do.” 28 Agrippa replied to Paul, “In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.” 29 And Paul said, “I would wish to God, that whether in a short or long time, not only you, but also all who hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these chains.”


Other Readings

Agrippa

Paul

Cross References

Acts 11:26

and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

Ezekiel 33:31

They come to you as people come, and sit before you as My people and hear your words, but they do not do them, for they do the lustful desires expressed by their mouth, and their heart goes after their gain.

Matthew 10:18

and you will even be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.

Mark 6:20

for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him.

Mark 10:17-22

As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

Acts 24:25

But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.”

Acts 26:29

And Paul said, “I would wish to God, that whether in a short or long time, not only you, but also all who hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these chains.”

2 Corinthians 4:2

but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

James 1:23-24

For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror;

1 Peter 4:16

but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.

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