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they knowing me beforehand[a] from-the-beginning if they are willing to testify— that I lived as a Pharisee in accordance with the strictest sect of our religion. And now I am standing here being judged for the hope of the promise having been made by God to our fathers, to which our twelve tribes are hoping to attain while worshiping night and day with fervency[b]!— concerning which hope I am being accused by the Jews, King.

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  1. Acts 26:5 That is, before this incident.
  2. Acts 26:7 Or, earnestness.

They have known me for a long time(A) and can testify, if they are willing, that I conformed to the strictest sect(B) of our religion, living as a Pharisee.(C) And now it is because of my hope(D) in what God has promised our ancestors(E) that I am on trial today. This is the promise our twelve tribes(F) are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night.(G) King Agrippa, it is because of this hope that these Jews are accusing me.(H)

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