Agrippa Parries Pauls Challenge24Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul,you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason.26For the king, before whom I also speak freely,knows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner.27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.28Then Agrippa said to Paul, You almost persuade me to become a Christian.29And Paul said,I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains.