25. But Paul replied, "I’m not mad, most honorable Festus! I’m speaking what is sound and true.
26. King Agrippa knows about these things, and I have been speaking openly to him. I’m certain that none of these things have escaped his attention. This didn’t happen secretly or in some out-of-the-way place.
27. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do."
28. Agrippa said to Paul, "Are you trying to convince me that, in such a short time, you’ve made me a Christian?"
29. Paul responded, "Whether it is a short or a long time, I pray to God that not only you but also all who are listening to me today will become like me, except for these chains."
30. The king stood up, as did the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them.
31. As they left, they were saying to each other, "This man is doing nothing that deserves death or imprisonment."
32. Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been released if he hadn’t appealed to Caesar."