Luke the beloved physician wrote as Paul was making his defense before King Agrippa, “Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, you are beside yourself; much learning does make you mad. But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness”, and in chapter twenty-six and verse twenty-six of the book of Acts Luke shared how Paul said, “the king knows of these things, before whom also I speak freely” where we read:
For the king knows of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
The verse begins, “For the king knows of these things, before whom also I speak freely:” Luke began with the words, “for the king” which means “because, since and on account that the leader, commander, prince and lord of the land, Agrippa” “knows of these things” or “comprehends and is acquainted with the words and ideas Paul presented”, “before whom also I speak freely” which means “toward and in regard to who even so and indeed I, Paul, articulate words, sounds and speech openly, with boldness, assurance and in confident spirit and demeanor”. Luke shared how “Paul” told “Festus” that “king Agrippa” was well aware of the “things” to whom he was speaking with boldness and confidence.
The verse goes on to say, “for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.” Luke continued with the words, “for I am persuaded” which means “because, since and on account that I, Paul, exist as induced to believe, have faith and trust” “that none of these things” or “that not one of the ideas and words that Paul spoke” “are hidden from him” which means “exist as secret and without knowledge apart from king Agrippa”; “for this thing” or “because, since and on account that the presentation of the gospel ideas, words and acts” “was not done in a corner” which means “was not performed, produced or made ready within a secret place or external or internal angle”. Luke shared how “Paul” said he was convinced that no presentation or act of the gospel was done without “king Agrippa” knowing about it since everything was performed openly and not in secret.
When we think through Luke's words in this verse, we learn how “Paul” told “Festus” that he knew “king Agrippa” was well aware of his speech concerning the gospel. Nothing about the words, acts or deeds pertaining to the salvation plan of God through Jesus Christ His Son was done in secret, and everyone was exposed to the opportunity to receive Him as their personal “Savior and Lord”. God loves people, and He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of mankind, and anyone who yields themselves to Him will be forgiven of their sins and granted everlasting life. “Paul” knew this. “King Agrippa” knew this, and now everyone reading these words knows this as well. Those who are wise will surrender to Jesus and come to Him to receive forgiveness and eternal life in Heaven with God.
Next time Luke shares how Paul asks, “King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets?”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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