And Paul said, I would to God, that not only you, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds. Treasury of Scripture I would. Exodus 16:3 And the children of Israel said to them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt... Numbers 11:29 And Moses said to him, Envy you for my sake? would God that all the LORD's people were prophets... 2 Samuel 18:33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom... 2 Kings 5:3 And she said to her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy. 1 Corinthians 4:8 Now you are full, now you are rich, you have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God you did reign... 1 Corinthians 7:7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man has his proper gift of God, one after this manner... 2 Corinthians 11:1 Would to God you could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me. that not. Jeremiah 13:17 But if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and my eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears... Luke 19:41,42 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it... John 5:34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that you might be saved. Romans 9:1-3 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost... Romans 10:1 Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: except. Acts 12:6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains... Acts 25:14 And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause to the king, saying... Ephesians 6:20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Context Festus Interrupts Paul's Defense
24And as he thus spoke for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, you are beside yourself; much learning does make you mad. 25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. 26For 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. 27King Agrippa, believe you the prophets? I know that you believe. 28Then Agrippa said to Paul, Almost you persuade me to be a Christian. 29And Paul said, I would to God, that not only you, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds. 30And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: 31And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man does nothing worthy of death or of bonds. 32Then said Agrippa to Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Caesar. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
And Paul'said , I would to God, that whether with little or with much, not thou only, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except these bonds.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Paul said: I would to God, that both in a little and in much, not only thou, but also all that hear me, this day, should become such as I also am, except these bands.
Darby Bible Translation
And Paul said, I would to God, both in little and in much, that not only thou, but all who have heard me this day, should become such as I also am, except these bonds.
King James Bible
And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Young's Literal Translation
and Paul said, 'I would have wished to God, both in a little, and in much, not only thee, but also all those hearing me to-day, to become such as I also am -- except these bonds.'
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