23. I told them how the Messiah would suffer and be the first to be raised from death, so that he could bring light to his own people and to the Gentiles.
24. Before Paul finished defending himself, Festus shouted, “Paul, you're mad! Too much learning has driven you out of your mind.”
25. But Paul replied, “Honourable Festus, I am not mad. What I am saying is true, and it makes sense.
26. None of these things happened off in a corner somewhere. I am sure that King Agrippa knows what I am talking about. That's why I can speak so plainly to him.”
27. Then Paul said to Agrippa, “Do you believe what the prophets said? I know you do.”
28. Agrippa asked Paul, “In such a short time do you think you can talk me into being a Christian?”