³³ He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like^(A) yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds^[a] of flour^(B) until it worked all through the dough.”^(C)

The Glory of Zion

²⁵ “I am not insane, most excellent^(A) Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. ²⁶ The king is familiar with these things,^(B) and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. ²⁷ King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”

²⁸ Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”^(C)

²⁹ Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”^(D)

The Ministry of Reconciliation

¹¹ Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord,^(A) we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.^(B)