20. But I preached, first to those who are at Damascus and at Jerusalem, and then to the entire region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, so that they would repent and convert to God, doing the works that are worthy of repentance.
21. It was for this reason that the Jews, having apprehended me when I was in the temple, attempted to kill me.
22. But having been aided by the help of God, even to this day, I stand witnessing to the small and the great, saying nothing beyond what the Prophets and Moses have said would be in the future:
23. that the Christ would suffer, and that he would be the first from the resurrection of the dead, and that he would bring light to the people and to the nations."
24. While he was speaking these things and presenting his defense, Festus said with a loud voice: "Paul, you are insane! Too much studying has turned you to insanity."
25. And Paul said: "I am not insane, most excellent Festus, but rather I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
26. For the king knows about these things. To him also, I am speaking with constancy. For I think that none of these things are unknown to him. And neither were these things done in a corner.
27. Do you believe the Prophets, O king Agrippa? I know that you believe."
28. Then Agrippa said to Paul, "To some extent, you persuade me to become a Christian."
29. And Paul said, "I hope to God that, both to a small extent and to a great extent, not only you, but also all those who hear me this day will become just as I also am, except for these chains."
30. And the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them.
31. And when they had withdrawn, they were speaking among themselves, saying, "This man has done nothing worthy of death, nor of imprisonment."
32. Then Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been released, if he had not appealed to Caesar."