Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 26:1

THen Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thy self. Then Paul stretched forth the hand and answered for himself.

This stretching forth of his hand was, 1. To obtain silence of others whilst he spake; or, 2. To shew his innocence, whilst he uses this modest confidence: or, 3. As other Orators when they begin to speak, move their hands. The Providence of God wonderfully procures Paul a liberty to publish the Gospel, and to make his Case and Religion known.