Charles Spurgeon Commentary Acts 26:2-3

"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: especially because thou art expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently." — Acts 26:2-3 (ASV)

I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before you concerning all the things of which I am accused of the Jews, especially because I know you to be an expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews. Therefore, I implore you to hear me patiently.

It is always well to try to be on good terms with the person whom you wish to impress with the truth of the gospel. Paul therefore did not begin bluntly, as some foolish people would have done, but he addressed the king most courteously and respectfully. I think I see the little man, as he doubtless was. Paul the man with feeble eyes, and with no great bodily presence to command attention, yet bravely stretching out his hand, and, like a preacher, thus addressing Herod Agrippa:-