Acts 26:1

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

アグリッパはパウロに、「おまえ自身のことを話してもよい」と言った。そこでパウロは、手をさし伸べて、弁明をし始めた。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, King Agrippa gives Paul permission to speak for himself. Paul then stretches out his hand and begins to answer his own questions. The key message is about giving someone a chance to defend themselves.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're playing a game where your friend says something about you, but it's not true. Then the teacher asks if you want to say what really happened. That's kind of like this verse - King Agrippa lets Paul tell his side of the story just like how the teacher gives you a chance.

歴史的背景

The Book of Acts was written by Luke, one of Paul’s companions, around AD 60-80. This part is set in Caesarea, where Paul is on trial before King Agrippa and his wife Bernice. The cultural setting involves Jewish and Roman legal systems.

今日への適用

Imagine you're at work and your boss misunderstands something you did. You might feel like Paul, who was given the chance to explain himself in front of important people. Just as Paul defended himself with respect and clarity, we can also communicate our side clearly when given a chance.

トピック

• faith
• defending beliefs
• justice
• communication
• respect
• leadership

関連する聖句

• Deuteronomy 1:16
• Luke 23:9
• Acts 24:10
• John 18:37
• Romans 1:1

よくある質問

Who is King Agrippa?

King Agrippa was a Jewish king who ruled parts of Palestine under Roman authority. He was known for his interest in Jewish affairs and was part of the audience during Paul's trial.

Why does Paul stretch out his hand?

Stretching out one’s hand can be seen as a gesture to get attention or to emphasize what is about to be said. It shows that Paul is now ready to speak and defend himself.

What kind of trial was this for Paul?

This was part of the legal proceedings where Paul faced charges from Jewish leaders. He was defending his actions and beliefs, especially against accusations of offending Jewish customs or laws.

How can we apply Paul's example in our daily lives?

We can learn to communicate effectively and respectfully when given the chance to explain ourselves, just as Paul did with King Agrippa. This involves being clear about our beliefs and actions without offending others.