1. And Agrippa said unto Paul, `It is permitted to thee to speak for thyself;' then Paul having stretched forth the hand, was making a defence:
2. `Concerning all things of which I am accused by Jews, king Agrippa, I have thought myself happy, being about to make a defence before thee to-day,
3. especially knowing thee to be acquainted with all things--both customs and questions-- among Jews; wherefore, I beseech thee, patiently to hear me.