21. This is why the Jews took me and were trying to kill me in the Temple.
22. But God has helped me, and so I stand here today, telling all people, small and great, what I have seen. But I am saying only what Moses and the prophets said would happen—
23. that the Christ would die, and as the first to rise from the dead, he would bring light to all people.”
24. While Paul was saying these things to defend himself, Festus said loudly, “Paul, you are out of your mind! Too much study has driven you crazy!”
25. Paul said, “Most excellent Festus, I am not crazy. My words are true and sensible.
26. King Agrippa knows about these things, and I can speak freely to him. I know he has heard about all of these things, because they did not happen off in a corner.
27. King Agrippa, do you believe what the prophets wrote? I know you believe.”
28. King Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian in such a short time?”
29. Paul said, “Whether it is a short or a long time, I pray to God that not only you but every person listening to me today would be saved and be like me—except for these chains I have.”