And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.
Zeal without truth is blind madness. I did these things with such force that the priests trusted me with office, and I gave my vote for innocent blood, yet I will not hide my shame to make Christ's mercy shine the brighter. Those who soften their own offenses are cowards; I confess mine utterly.
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Paul stood silent until given leave to speak, for the best speakers are not the most forward. Here Agrippa granted him what the Jews would scarcely allow: full liberty to answer for himself. His stretched hand showed no fear, only earnestness and command of himself; he needed no advocate, but only the chance to honour his cause by defending it plainly.
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Commenting on Acts 26:1-11
I imprisoned the saints at Jerusalem with authority from the chief priests, and when they were condemned to death, I approved the sentence and pushed forward its execution. I was so eager in this persecution that I may have carried the judgment itself to the Roman governor and to those who would carry it out.
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