Acts 26:24-32

24As Paul was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed loudly, “You have lost your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!”

25But Paul replied, “I have not lost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words.

26For the king knows about these things, and I am speaking freely to him, because I cannot believe that any of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.

27Do you believe the prophets, King Agrippa? I know that you believe.”

28Agrippa said to Paul, “In such a short time are you persuading me to become a Christian?”

29Paul replied, “I pray to God that whether in a short or a long time not only you but also all those who are listening to me today could become such as I am, except for these chains.”

30So the king got up, and with him the governor and Bernice and those sitting with them,

31and as they were leaving they said to one another, “This man is not doing anything deserving death or imprisonment.”

32Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”