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Agrippa Parries Paul’s Challenge

24 Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, ayou are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!”  
25 But he said, “I am not1 mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason.  
26 For the king, before whom I also speak freely, aknows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner.  
27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.”
28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.”
29 And Paul said, a“I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains.”  
Verse Comparison: Acts 26:26

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American Standard Version
For the king knoweth of these things, unto whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him; for this hath not been done in a corner.

Amplified® Bible
For the king understands about these things well enough, and [therefore] to him I speak with bold frankness {and} confidence. I am convinced that not one of these things has escaped his notice, for all this did not take place in a corner [in secret].

Contemporary English Version
None of these things happened off in a corner somewhere. I am sure that King Agrippa knows what I am talking about. That's why I can speak so plainly to him."

Darby English Version
for the king is informed about these things, to whom also I speak with all freedom. For I am persuaded that of these things nothing is hidden from him; for this was not done in a corner.

Good News Bible
King Agrippa! I can speak to you with all boldness, because you know about these things. I am sure that you have taken notice of every one of them, for this thing has not happened hidden away in a corner.

International Standard Version
Indeed, the king knows about these things, and I can speak to him freely. For I am certain that none of these things has escaped his notice, since this wasn't done in a corner.

King James Version
For 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.

New American Standard Bible
"For the king knows about these matters, and I speak to him also with confidence, since I am persuaded that none of these things escape his notice; for this has not been done in a corner.

New International Version
The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.

New King James Version
For the king, before whom I also speak freely, knows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For the king knows about these matters, and I speak to him also with confidence, since I feel persuaded that none of these things escape his notice; for this has not occurred in a corner.

Young's Literal Translation
for the king doth know concerning these things, before whom also I speak boldly, for none of these things, I am persuaded, are hidden from him; for this thing hath not been done in a corner;

New English Translation
For the king knows about these things, and I am speaking freely1 to him,2 because I cannot believe3 that any of these things has escaped his notice,4 for this was not done in a corner.5


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