Acts 26:1

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:

Cross-references

Acts 26:2 Historical context

Acts 26:2 is Paul's immediate response — he begins his defense as Agrippa permitted.

Acts 22:1 Parallel

Acts 22:1 is Paul's earlier defense speech — similar setting of Paul making a case before authorities.

Acts 25:16 Historical context

Acts 25:16 establishes the Roman principle of giving the accused an opportunity to defend himself — exactly what Paul receives here.

Acts 9:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 9:15 prophesies Paul will stand before kings — here before Agrippa, that prophecy is fulfilled.

Acts 24:10 Parallel

Acts 24:10 describes Paul beginning his defense before Felix with a gesture — nearly identical scene.

Acts 25:13 Historical context

Acts 25:13 narrates Agrippa's arrival, setting the stage for the hearing where Paul is permitted to speak.

John 7:51 Parallel

John 7:51 echoes the fair-trial principle — no condemnation without a hearing — which Paul is now granted.

Psalm 119:46 speaks of testifying before kings without shame — Paul fulfills this as he speaks before Agrippa.

Luke 12:12 Allusion

Luke 12:12 promises the Holy Spirit will teach what to say in the hour of need — Paul's defense demonstrates this promise.

Proverbs 18:13 warns against answering before listening — Agrippa does the wise opposite by letting Paul speak first.

Proverbs 18:17 notes the first pleader seems right until cross-examined — Paul now speaks first before Agrippa.