26. For the king understands about these things well enough, and [therefore] to him I speak with bold frankness and confidence. I am convinced that not one of these things has escaped his notice, for all this did not take place in a corner [in secret].
27. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? [Do you give credence to God's messengers and their words?] I perceive and know that you do believe.
28. Then Agrippa said to Paul, You think it a small task to make a Christian of me [just offhand to induce me with little ado and persuasion, at very short notice].
29. And Paul replied, Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you, but also all who are listening to me today, might become such as I am, except for these chains.
30. Then the king arose, and the governor and Bernice and all those who were seated with them;
31. And after they had gone out, they said to one another, This man is doing nothing deserving of death or [even] of imprisonment.
32. And Agrippa said to Festus, This man could have been set at liberty if he had not appealed to Caesar.