Acts 26:26For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner.
The setting
Same palace in Caesarea. Paul appeals directly to Agrippa's knowledge - the king would have heard reports about Jesus, the crucifixion, and the growing Christian movement.
The emotion here: pressing his advantage, sensing the king's knowledge
The original word
kryptō (κρυπτός) — hidden, concealed, done in secret
Why it matters
Agrippa II was the great-grandson of Herod the Great who tried to kill baby Jesus - this family knew about Christ
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 26:26
Paul is saying 'You've heard the reports, King. You know this really happened.'
Common misconceptionPeople think Paul is just stating facts, but he's actually cornering Agrippa - 'You can't claim ignorance, King. You know this stuff happened.'
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Verses that echo Acts 26:26
Bible Genome reading
Acts 26:26 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 26:26 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include knowledge, openness. Notable phrases: the king knows of these things.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same seeking
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— 1 Thessalonians 5:17
“But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
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— Genesis 18:25
“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.”
— Jeremiah 33:3
“Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evi…”
— Luke 11:4
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