Acts 26:22-29

New International Version

²² But God has helped me to this very day; so I stand here and testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen^(A)— ²³ that the Messiah would suffer^(B) and, as the first to rise from the dead,^(C) would bring the message of light to his own people and to the Gentiles.”^(D)

²⁴ At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind,^(E) Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning^(F) is driving you insane.”

²⁵ “I am not insane, most excellent^(G) Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. ²⁶ The king is familiar with these things,^(H) 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?”^(I)

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.”^(J)