22. But I have enjoyed God’s help to this very day, and so I stand here testifying to small and great alike, saying nothing different from what the prophets and Moses foretold,
23. that the Messiah must suffer and that, as the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.”
24. While Paul was so speaking in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, “You are mad, Paul; much learning is driving you mad.”
25. But Paul replied, “I am not mad, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and reason.
26. The king knows about these matters and to him I speak boldly, for I cannot believe that [any] of this has escaped his notice; this was not done in a corner.
27. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you believe.”
28. Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You will soon persuade me to play the Christian.”