Acts 26:19
New International Version
“So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven.

New Living Translation
“And so, King Agrippa, I obeyed that vision from heaven.

English Standard Version
“Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Berean Standard Bible
So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Berean Literal Bible
So then, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

King James Bible
Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

New King James Version
“Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

New American Standard Bible
“For that reason, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision,

NASB 1995
“So, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision,

NASB 1977
“Consequently, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Legacy Standard Bible
“So, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Amplified Bible
“So, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Christian Standard Bible
“So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

American Standard Version
Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

Contemporary English Version
King Agrippa, I obeyed this vision from heaven.

English Revised Version
Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"At that point I did not disobey the vision I saw from heaven, King Agrippa.

Good News Translation
"And so, King Agrippa, I did not disobey the vision I had from heaven.

International Standard Version
"And so, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Majority Standard Bible
So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

NET Bible
"Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

New Heart English Bible
"Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Webster's Bible Translation
Upon which O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Weymouth New Testament
"Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision;

World English Bible
“Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
After which, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Berean Literal Bible
So then, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Young's Literal Translation
'Whereupon, king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Smith's Literal Translation
Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not incredulous to the heavenly vision:

Catholic Public Domain Version
From then on, O king Agrippa, I was not unbelieving to the heavenly vision.

New American Bible
“And so, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

New Revised Standard Version
“After that, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Whereupon, O King A-grip’pa, I did not disobey the heavenly vision:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Because of this, King Agrippa, I did not stand in dispute against the Heavenly vision.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Wherefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision;

Godbey New Testament
Therefore, O king, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:

Haweis New Testament
Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:

Mace New Testament
this heavenly vision, king Agrippa, I presently obey'd:

Weymouth New Testament
"Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision;

Worrell New Testament
Wherefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision;

Worsley New Testament
Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Paul's Testimony to Agrippa
18to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ 19So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. 20First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.…

Cross References
Acts 9:3-6
As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. ...

Acts 22:6-10
About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. / I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ / ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied. ...

Acts 9:15-16
“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. / I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”

Acts 22:14-15
Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear His voice. / You will be His witness to everyone of what you have seen and heard.

Acts 9:17-18
So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” / At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and his sight was restored. He got up and was baptized,

Acts 22:21
Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”

Acts 13:2-4
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. / So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Acts 18:9-10
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”

Acts 16:9-10
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Acts 14:19-20
Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. / But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.

Acts 11:12
The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.

Acts 10:19-20
As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. / So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”

Acts 8:26-29
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” / So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:

O king.

Acts 26:2,26,27
I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: …

I was not.

Exodus 4:13,14
And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send…

Isaiah 50:5
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.

Jeremiah 20:9
Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.

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Acts 26
1. Paul, in the presence of Agrippa, declares his life from his childhood;
12. and how miraculously he was converted, and called to his apostleship.
24. Festus charges him with being insane, whereunto he answers modestly.
28. Agrippa is almost persuaded to be a Christian.
31. The whole company pronounces him innocent.














So then
This phrase serves as a transitional connector, indicating a conclusion or result based on previous statements. In the context of Acts 26, Paul is recounting his conversion experience and the divine commission he received. The Greek phrase "ὥστε" (hōste) implies a logical consequence, underscoring that what follows is a direct result of the preceding narrative. This highlights the importance of Paul's testimony as a coherent and divinely orchestrated sequence of events.

King Agrippa
King Agrippa refers to Herod Agrippa II, a ruler of the Herodian dynasty. His presence in this narrative is significant because he was well-versed in Jewish customs and the Law, making him a knowledgeable audience for Paul's defense. Historically, Agrippa II was the last of the Herodian kings, and his role in this account underscores the intersection of Jewish and Roman political spheres. Paul's respectful address to Agrippa demonstrates his strategic approach in presenting his case to someone who could understand the religious implications of his message.

I was not disobedient
The phrase "I was not disobedient" is a powerful declaration of Paul's obedience to God's call. The Greek word "ἀπειθής" (apeithēs) means to be unpersuaded or disobedient. Paul's use of the negative form emphasizes his complete submission to the divine will. This obedience is central to Paul's identity and mission, reflecting a transformation from persecutor to apostle. It serves as an inspirational model for believers, illustrating the importance of yielding to God's direction.

to the heavenly vision
The "heavenly vision" refers to the supernatural encounter Paul had on the road to Damascus, where Jesus appeared to him. The Greek word "ὀπτασία" (optasia) denotes a vision or appearance, often of a divine nature. This vision was not merely a personal experience but a commissioning moment that redirected Paul's life. The term "heavenly" emphasizes the divine origin and authority of the vision, distinguishing it from earthly or human experiences. This encounter is pivotal in the Book of Acts, marking the beginning of Paul's ministry to the Gentiles and highlighting the transformative power of divine revelation.

(19) I was not disobedient.--Literally, I did not become disobedient. The language of the Apostle is significant in its bearing on the relations of God's grace and man's freedom. Even here, with the "vessel of election" (Acts 9:15) "constrained" by the love of Christ (2Corinthians 5:14), there was the possibility of disobedience. There was an act of will in passing from the previous state of rebellion to that of obedience.

The heavenly vision . . .--The noun is used of Zachariah's vision in the Temple (Luke 1:22), and again by St. Paul, in reference to this and other like manifestations (2Corinthians 12:1). It is distinctly a "vision," as contrasted with a "dream."

Verse 19. - Wherefore for whereupon, A.V. Disobedient (ἀπειθής); see Luke 1:17; Romans 1:30, etc. The turn of the phrase is moat skillful; as if be should say, "Can you blame me for obeying such a heavenly message? How could I act otherwise, being thus directed?" Vision (ὀπτασία); Luke 1:22; Luke 24:23; 2 Corinthians 12:1. Found also repeatedly in the LXX. of Daniel and Wisdom (comp. the use of ὀπτάνω, Acts 1:3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So then,
Ὅθεν (Hothen)
Conjunction
Strong's 3606: From hos with the directive enclitic of source; from which place or source or cause.

King
βασιλεῦ (basileu)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.

Agrippa,
Ἀγρίππα (Agrippa)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 67: Agrippa, i.e. Herod Agrippa II. Apparently from agrios and hippos; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods.

I was
ἐγενόμην (egenomēn)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

not
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

disobedient
ἀπειθὴς (apeithēs)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 545: Unbelieving, disobedient, who will not be persuaded. Unpersuadable, i.e. Contumacious.

to the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

heavenly
οὐρανίῳ (ouraniō)
Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3770: In heaven, belonging to heaven, heavenly, from heaven. From ouranos; celestial, i.e. Belonging to or coming from the sky.

vision.
ὀπτασίᾳ (optasia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3701: A vision, supernatural appearance. From a presumed derivative of optanomai; visuality, i.e. an apparition.


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