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# Connecting Statement:
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Festus has brought Paul before King Agrippa. In verse 2, Paul gives his defense to King Agrippa.
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# Agrippa
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Agrippa was the current reigning king in Palestine, though he ruled over only a few territories. See how you translated this name in [Acts 25:13](../25/13.md).
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# stretched out his hand
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"held out his hand" or "gestured with his hand"
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# made his defense
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The abstract noun "defense" can be stated as a verb. AT: "began to defend himself against those who were accusing him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
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# I regard myself as happy
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Paul was happy because he considered his appearance before Agrippa to be an opportunity to speak about the gospel.
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# to make my case
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This phrase means to describe one's situation, so that those in court can discuss and make a decision about it. AT: "to defend myself"
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# against all the accusations of the Jews
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The abstract noun "accusations" can be stated as the verb "accuse." AT: "against all the Jews who are accusing me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
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# the Jews
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This does not mean all the Jews. AT: "the Jewish leaders" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# questions
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You can make explicit what kinds of questions this means. AT: "questions about religious matters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) |