Acts 26:21

“For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me.”

"For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me." - Acts 26:21
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What does Acts 26:21 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 26:21 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me." This verse comes from the speech that the Apostle Paul delivered to King Agrippa, as he was defending himself against the…

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Caught in the Crossfire: Embracing God's Call Amidst Persecution

In Acts 26:21, the Apostle Paul recounts a pivotal moment in his ministry, stating, "For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me." This verse reflects not only the reality of persecution faced by early Christians but also unveils profound truths…

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A Prayer for Deliverance and Strength in Trials

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with gratitude for the myriad of ways You protect and provide for us. I lift my heart in reverence as I reflect on Acts 26:21, where the Apostle Paul recounts, "For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill…

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Acts 26:21 - "For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me."
Acts 21:26 - "Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them."
Proverbs 21:25-26 - "The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor. He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare."
Genesis 21-26
Acts 1:21-23
Acts 1:21-22
Luke 6:21-26
Acts 21:5-6
Acts 1:21-22
Acts 27:26 - "Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island."
Luke 6:21-26
Revelation 21:26 - "And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it."
Acts 26:26 - "For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner."
Acts 26:19 - "Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:"
Acts 26:27 - "King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest."
Acts 15:26 - "Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Acts 23:26 - "Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting."
Acts 26:28 - "Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian."
Acts 26:12 - "Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,"
Acts 26:8 - "Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?"
Acts 21:36 - "For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him."
"Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them." - Acts 21:26
Acts 1:26 - "And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles."
Acts 26:6 - "And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:"
Acts 26:30 - "And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:"
Acts 10:26 - "But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man."
2 Chronicles 35:26 - "Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to that which was written in the law of the LORD,"
Acts 21:21 - "And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs."
Acts 26:17 - "Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,"