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"I think myself happy, King Agrippa, that I am to make my defense before you this day concerning all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews,
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Courtesy Opens Doors for the Gospel
Multiple commentators note that Paul's opening is a masterful example of respectful engagement. He doesn't use empty flattery but offers a genuine compliment to King Agrippa's knowledge of Jewish customs. As Charles Spurgeon points out, this teaches believers to be courteous and wise, noting, 'There is enough offence in the Cross itself, without our being offensive when uplifting it.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
I think myself happy (ηγημα εμαυτον μακαριον). See on Mt 5:3 for μακαριος. Blass notes that Paul, like Tertullus, begins with c…
19th Century
Anglican
I think myself happy, king Agrippa.—We note the characteristic union of frankness and courtesy. He will not flatter a pri…
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Baptist
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 th…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I think myself happy, King Agrippa This was an handsome and artificial way of introducing his defense, and of gaining the…
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.…
