^{24 Ref} As he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!"

^{25 Ref} But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.

^{26 Ref} For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner.

^{27 Ref} King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe."

^{28 Ref} Agrippa said to Paul, "With a little persuasion are you trying to make me a Christian?"

^{29 Ref} Paul said, "I pray to God, that whether with little or with much, not only you, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these bonds."