The meaning of Acts 26:22-23 in the King James Version (KJV) is that Paul, after being converted by the Lord Jesus Christ, has continued to preach the gospel faithfully and boldly to both Jews and Gentiles, based on the prophecies and teachings of the Old Testament prophets and Moses. He affirms that he has received divine help from God to endure all kinds of trials and persecutions for the sake of Christ, who suffered, died, and rose again for our salvation.
This passage is part of Paul’s defense before King Agrippa II, Governor Festus, and the Jewish leaders in Caesarea Maritima. They wanted to know if Paul had violated any Jewish law by preaching to the Gentiles. Paul explains that he was not acting out of self-interest or ambition, but out of obedience to God’s command and love for his fellow human beings. He also shows that he has a clear understanding of God’s plan and purpose for history, which involves both Israel and the nations.
Some of the key points that Paul makes in this passage are:
- He obtained help from God: This means that he relied on God’s power and grace to sustain him in his ministry. He did not depend on his own strength or wisdom, but on God’s Spirit and guidance. He also acknowledged that he was not worthy or qualified to be an apostle or a witness, but only by God’s mercy.
- He continued unto this day: This means that he did not stop or give up his mission after being converted. He remained faithful and diligent in fulfilling his calling. He also implied that he expected his death to be imminent, as he had predicted earlier (Acts 20:23).
- He witnessed both to small and great: This means that he preached the gospel to everyone, regardless of their status or background. He did not discriminate or exclude anyone from his message. He also implied that he had a wide range of influence and impact among different groups of people.
- He said none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: This means that he did not introduce any new or false doctrines into the gospel. He did not contradict or deviate from what had been revealed by God through his word. He also implied that he had a deep knowledge and respect for the Scriptures.
I hope this helps you understand Acts 26:22-23 better.
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