21 “For this reason some Judeans seized me in the Temple and tried to put me to death.
22 Since I have had God’s help, to this day I have stood here testifying to both small and great. I am saying nothing but what the Prophets and Moses said was going to happen—
23 that the Messiah was to suffer and that, being first to rise from the dead, He would proclaim light both to our people and to the nations.”
24 As Paul was thus making his defense, Festus says with a loud voice, “You’re crazy, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!”
25 But Paul declares, “I am not insane, most noble Festus! Rather I am speaking the sober truth.
26 For the king knows about these things, and I speak freely to him, since I am convinced that none of these things escape his notice—for this was not done in a corner.
27 King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you do believe!”