25. "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus," Paul replied. "What I am saying is true and reasonable.
26. The king is familiar with these things. So I can speak openly to him. I am certain he knows everything that has been going on. After all, it was not done in secret.
27. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do."
28. Then Agrippa spoke to Paul. "Are you trying to talk me into becoming a Christian?" he said. "Do you think you can do that in such a short time?"
29. Paul replied, "I don't care if it takes a short time or a long time. I pray to God for you and all who are listening to me today. I pray that you may become like me, except for these chains."
30. The king stood up. The governor and Bernice and those sitting with them stood up too.