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759 B
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21 lines
759 B
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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul gives his defense to King Agrippa.
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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. Alternate translation: "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." Alternate translation: "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. Alternate translation: "the Jewish leaders" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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