Act 26:9 | RWP | e4.org | I verily thought with myself ( εγω μεν ουν εδοξα εμαυτω ). Personal construction instead of the impersonal, a touch of the literary style. Paul's "egoism" is deceived as so often happens. I ought ( δειν ). Infinitive the usual construction with δοκεω . Necessity and a sense of duty drove Paul on even in this great sin (see on ), a common failing with persecutors. Contrary ( εναντια ). Old word (adjective), over against, opposite ( ), then hostile to as here.

‏ Acts 26:9

I verily thought with myself ( εγω μεν ουν εδοξα εμαυτω ). Personal construction instead of the impersonal, a touch of the literary style. Paul's "egoism" is deceived as so often happens.

I ought ( δειν ). Infinitive the usual construction with δοκεω. Necessity and a sense of duty drove Paul on even in this great sin (see on 23:1), a common failing with persecutors.

Contrary ( εναντια ). Old word (adjective), over against, opposite (Ac 27:4), then hostile to as here.