Acts 26:1
Acts 26:1 New International Version (NIV)
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense
Acts 26:1-3 The Message (MSG)
Agrippa spoke directly to Paul: “Go ahead—tell us about yourself.” Paul took the stand and told his story. “I can’t think of anyone, King Agrippa, before whom I’d rather be answering all these Jewish accusations than you, knowing how well you are acquainted with Jewish ways and all our family quarrels.
Acts 26:1 King James Version (KJV)
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself
Acts 26:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and proceeded to make his defense
Acts 26:1 New Century Version (NCV)
Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now speak to defend yourself.” Then Paul raised his hand and began to speak.
Acts 26:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
And Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence
Acts 26:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself
Acts 26:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are [now] permitted to speak on your own behalf.” At that, Paul stretched out his hand [as an orator] and made his defense [as follows]
Acts 26:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak in your defense.” So Paul, gesturing with his hand, started his defense