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I think myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am to make my defense before thee this day touching all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews:

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

I think myself happy (ηγημα εμαυτον μακαριον). See on Mt 5:3 for μακαριος. Blass notes that Paul, like Tertullus, begins with c…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I think myself happy. I consider it a favor and a privilege to be permitted to make my defense before one acquainted with Jewish customs a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I think myself happy, king Agrippa.—We note the characteristic union of frankness and courtesy. He will not flatter a pri…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: I think mys…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

This was just the kind of situation Paul had longed for during two bleak years in prison—namely, a knowledgeable judge and a not inherently antagon…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

We have explained for what purpose Paul was brought before that assembly, namely, so that Festus might write to Caesar as he would be counseled by …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I think myself happy, King Agrippa This was an handsome and artificial way of introducing his defense, and of gaining the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christianity teaches us to give a reason of the hope that is in us, and also to give honour to whom honour is due, without flattery or fear of man.…

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