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Acts 26:28

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?”

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ASV

And Agrippa said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian.

KJV

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

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OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ὉHo<the>G3588 →
δὲdeThenG1161 →
ἈγρίππαςAgrippasAgrippaG67 →
πρὸςprostoG4314 →
τὸνton<the>G3588 →
ΠαῦλονPaulonPaulG3972 →
ἐνenWithinG1722 →
ὀλίγῳoligōso little [time]G3641 →
μεmemeG3165 →
πείθειςpeitheisyou [seek to] persuadeG3982 →
ΧριστιανὸνChristianona ChristianG5546 →
ποιῆσαι.poiēsaito become!G4160 →

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1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.Acts 11:26and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.Luke 16:31Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”Matthew 10:18On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.Acts 24:25As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.Mark 10:17–22As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”Acts 26:29“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”James 1:23–24For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,1 Peter 4:16But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.Ezekiel 33:31So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.1 Corinthians 2:4My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,Acts 18:4Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike.Mark 6:20because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.Mark 4:16Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.

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