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Agrippa said to Paul, "You may speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand, and made his defense.
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A Chained Hand, An Unchained Gospel
Commentators highlight the powerful image of Paul stretching out his hand to speak. This was a common gesture for orators, but Paul's hand was chained to a Roman guard. This visual contrast underscores a key theme: though physically imprisoned, Paul was spiritually free and bold, seizing every opportunity to proclaim the unchained message of Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
CHAPTER 26
Then Paul stretched forth the hand. See Barnes on Acts 21:40.
This was the usual posture of orators or public spe…
Thou art permitted (επιτρεπετα σο). Literally, It is permitted thee. As if Agrippa were master of ceremonies instead of Festus. Ag…
19th Century
Anglican
Then Paul stretched forth the hand.—The characteristic attitude reminds us of Acts 21:40. Here it acquires a fresh pictorial vividness fro…
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Baptist
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…
At Agrippa’s invitation to speak for himself, Paul, though manacled by chains (v.29), motioned with his hand for attention (cf. 21:40) and began sp…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Agrippa said to PaulAfter Festus had made the above speech to him, and to all present, and had introduced the a…
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