Acts 26:2-3

Acts 26:2-3

[2] I think  myself  happy,  king  Agrippa,  because I shall  answer for myself  this day  before  touching  all the things  whereof  I am accused  of  the Jews:  [3] Especially  expert  in all  customs  and  questions  which are among  the Jews:  wherefore  I beseech  to hear  patiently. 

What does Acts 26:2-3 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul began with a customary introduction in which he complemented the king sincerely and urged him to listen patiently. He did not promise a short defense (cf. Acts 24:2-4; Acts 24:10).
"This was just the kind of situation Paul had longed for during two bleak years in prison-viz, a knowledgeable judge and a not inherently antagonistic audience before whom he could not only make his defense but also proclaim his message." [1]