1. So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense:
2. “Regarding all the things I have been accused of by the Jews, King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate that I am about to make my defense before you today,
3. because you are especially familiar with all the customs and controversial issues of the Jews. Therefore I ask you to listen to me patiently.