6And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today.


In Context

3 and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently.

4 "The Jews all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem.

5 They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that according to the strictest sect of our religion, I lived as a Pharisee.

6 And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today.

7 This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me.

8 Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?

Acts 26:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:6And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

26:6And now for the hope of the promise that was made by God to the fathers, do I stand subject to judgment:

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

26:6And now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:6And now I stand to be judged because of the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers,

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

26:6And now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:6And now I stand, and am judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:6Now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers,

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

26:6and now for the hope of the promise made to the fathers by God, I have stood judged,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:6And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, to our fathers: