Acts 26:28
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
Cross-reference
Acts 26:29 is Paul's direct reply, expressing his desire for Agrippa and all hearers to become like him, except for the chains.
Acts 11:26 records the first use of 'Christian' — the very term Agrippa uses here, linking the name's origin to his near-conversion.
In Acts 24:25, Felix also reacts to Paul's preaching with fear and delay — a similar near-conversion response to Agrippa's.
Matthew 10:18 predicts believers will be brought before kings — Paul's testimony before Agrippa fulfills this promise.
Luke 16:31 states that even a resurrection won't persuade some. Agrippa, hearing Paul's testimony of the risen Christ, is only almost persuaded — confirming that stubbornness.
Luke 21:15 promises wisdom that adversaries cannot resist. Paul's persuasive speech before Agrippa fulfills this promise.
Ezekiel 33:31 describes hearers who listen but do not obey — mirroring Agrippa's almost-persuaded yet uncommitted stance.
Mark 4:16 describes stony ground hearers who receive the word with joy but fall away. Agrippa's 'almost' suggests a shallow initial impression.
Mark 6:20 shows Herod hearing John gladly but not repenting — similar to Agrippa's intrigued but shallow response.
Mark 10:17-22 portrays a man who nearly follows Jesus but turns away — echoing Agrippa's almost-convinced but hesitant reply.
James 1:23 compares a hearer-only to a man glancing in a mirror — Agrippa heard Paul but stopped short of true transformation.
In 1 Peter 4:16, suffering as a 'Christian' brings glory to God; Agrippa here uses the same term, showing its early significance.