21. For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me.
22. To this day I have had the help that comes from God, and so I stand here testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come to pass:
23. that the Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.”
24. And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.”
25. But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words.
26. For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak boldly. For I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this has not been done in a corner.
27. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.”
28. And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?”
29. And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.”