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At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you insane.”
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“I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable.
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The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.
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King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”
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Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”