1. Yet truly, Agrippa said to Paul, "It is permitted for you to speak for yourself." Then Paul, extending his hand, began to offer his defense.
2. "I consider myself blessed, O king Agrippa, that I am to give my defense today before you, about everything of which I am accused by the Jews,
3. especially since you know everything that pertains to the Jews, both customs and questions. Because of this, I beg you to listen to me patiently.
4. And certainly, all the Jews know about my life from my youth, which had its beginning among my own people in Jerusalem.
5. They knew me well from the beginning, (if they would be willing to offer testimony) for I lived according to the most determined sect of our religion: as a Pharisee.