Acts 26:16 (WEB)
But arise, and stand on your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose: to appoint you a servant and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will reveal to you;
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Basil the Great
“But in a phrase of this kind there is no suggestion of any lowly and subordinate ministry, but rather of the succour rendered “in the power of his might.”” — editor's note: ὑπηρεσία. Lit. “under-rowing.” The cognate ὑπηρέτης is the word used in Acts xxvi. 16, in the words of the Saviour to St. Paul, “to make thee a minister,” and…
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Ambrose of Milan
“Wherefore the Lord says: “For to this end I have appeared unto thee, to appoint thee a minister and a witness of the things wherein thou hast seen Me, and of the things wherein thou shalt see Me.”” — editor's note: Acts xxvi. 16.
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Augustine of Hippo
“…and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified, and faith that is in me.”” — editor's note: Acts xxvi. 16–18
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Cross-references · 18
Parallel passages
Acts 26:16 and Revelation 2:10 share the same wording (9 words).
John 8:38 and Acts 26:16 share the same wording (10 words).
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Quotes
Acts 26:16 takes up the words of Leviticus 4:2 (8 words in common).
Acts 26:16 takes up the words of Leviticus 4:13 (8 words in common).
Acts 26:16 takes up the words of Wisdom 11:24 (9 words in common).