Acts 26:19–29 · BSB
26:19
So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.
26:20
First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.
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26:21
For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me.
26:22
But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen:
26:23
that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”
26:24
At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”
26:25
But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
26:26
For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.
26:27
King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”
26:28
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?”
26:29
“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
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