4. “The Jewish people all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem.
5. They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I conformed to the strictest sect of our religion, living as a Pharisee.
6. And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our ancestors that I am on trial today.
7. This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. King Agrippa, it is because of this hope that these Jews are accusing me.
8. Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
9. “I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.