# Connecting Statement:

Festus has brought Paul before King Agrippa. In verse 2, Paul gives his defense to King Agrippa.

# Agrippa

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).

# stretched out his hand

"held out his hand" or "gestured with his hand"

# made his defense

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]])

# 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. AT: "to defend myself"

# against all the accusations of the Jews

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]])

# the Jews

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

# questions

You can make explicit what kinds of questions this means. AT: "questions about religious matters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/paul]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/king]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/accuse]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jew]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/patient]]