Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Agrippa said unto Paul, "Somewhat thou bringest me in mind for to become Christian."
New American Standard Bible
Agrippa replied to Paul, “
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?
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
Irony » Instances of » Herod agrippa ii to paul
Kings » The gospel to be preached to
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 26:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Not Quite Persuaded
27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know well thou believest." 28 Agrippa said unto Paul, "Somewhat thou bringest me in mind for to become Christian." 29 And Paul said, "I would to God that not only thou: but also all that hear me today, were not somewhat only, but altogether such as I am; except these bonds. I might persuade not thee only, but all them that hear me this day, to be such as I am, these bonds except."
Cross References
Acts 11:26
and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it chanced that a whole year they had their conversation with the congregation there, and taught much people insomuch that the disciples of Antioch were the first that were called Christian.
Ezekiel 33:31
These come unto thee, after the manner of a great people: yea, my people sit down before thee, and hear thy words, but they do not thereafter: for in their mouths they show themselves, as though they were fervent, but their heart goeth after their own covetous lucre.
Matthew 10:18
And ye shall be brought to the head rulers and kings for my sake, in witness to them and to the Gentiles.
Mark 6:20
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man, and a holy, and gave him reverence; And when he heard him he did many things, and heard him gladly.
Mark 10:17-22
And when he was come out into the way, there came one running and kneeled to him, and asked him, "Good Master, what shall I do, that I may inherit eternal life?"
Acts 24:25
And as he preached of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come; Felix trembled, and answered, "Thou hast done enough at this time: depart. When I have a convenient time, I will send for thee."
Acts 26:29
And Paul said, "I would to God that not only thou: but also all that hear me today, were not somewhat only, but altogether such as I am; except these bonds. I might persuade not thee only, but all them that hear me this day, to be such as I am, these bonds except."
2 Corinthians 4:2
but have cast from us the cloaks of unhonesty, and walk not in craftiness, neither corrupt we the word of God: but walk in open truth, and report ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
James 1:23-24
For if any hear the word, and do it not, he is like unto a man that beholdeth his bodily face in a glass.
1 Peter 4:16
If any man suffer as a Christian man, let him not be ashamed: but let him glorify God on his behalf.