23 ^athat the Christ would suffer, ^bthat He would be the first to rise from the dead, and ^cwould proclaim light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles.”  ‡

24 Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, ^ayou are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!”  ‡

26 For the king, before whom I also speak freely, ^aknows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner.  ‡

27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.”