# Connecting Statement:

Paul gives his defense to King Agrippa.

# I regard myself as happy

Paul was happy because he considered his appearance before Agrippa to be an opportunity to speak about the gospel.

# to make my case

This phrase means to describe one's situation, so that those in court can discuss and make a decision about it. Alternate translation: "to defend myself"

# against all the accusations of the Jews

The abstract noun "accusations" can be stated as the verb "accuse." Alternate translation: "against all the Jews who are accusing me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])

# the Jews

This does not mean all the Jews. Alternate translation: "the Jewish leaders" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche]])