Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
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Barnes' Notes
Then Paul stretched forth the hand - See the notes on Act 21:40. This was the usual posture of orators or public speakers. The ancient statues are commonly made in this way, with the right hand…
Adam Clarke
Then Paul stretched forth the hand - This act, as we have already seen on Act 21:40, was merely to gain attention; it was no rhetorical flourish, nor designed for one. From knowing, partly by…
Agrippa was the most honourable person in the assembly, having the title of king bestowed upon him, though otherwise having only the power of other governors under the emperor, and, though not here…
Cambridge Bible
Act 26:1-23. Paul's defence before Agrippa
1. and answered for himself] Rev. Ver. "and made his defence." The verb is the same as before (Act 19:33; Act 24:10; Act 25:8) and intimates that what is…
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