Acts 26:2-6
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Chapter 26
2"I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am going to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, 3especially because you are familiar with all the customs and controversies of the Jews. Therefore I beg you to listen to me patiently.
4"My manner of life from my youth, spent from the beginning among my own nation and in Jerusalem, is known by all the Jews.
5They have known for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that according to the strictest party of our religion I have lived as a Pharisee.
6And now I stand here on trial because of my hope in the promise made by God to our fathers,