and an inheritance among those who are sanctified through
faith in Me.'
026:019 "Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to
the heavenly vision;
026:020 but I proceeded to preach first to the people in Damascus,
and then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judaea,
and to the Gentiles, that they must repent and turn to God,
and live lives consistent with such repentance.
026:021 "It was on this account that the Jews seized me in the Temple
and tried to kill me.
026:022 Having, however, obtained the help which is from God, I have stood
firm until now, and have solemnly exhorted rich and poor alike,
saying nothing except what the Prophets and Moses predicted
as soon to happen,
026:023 since the Christ was to be a suffering Christ, and by coming back
from the dead was then to be the first to proclaim a message
of light both to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles."
026:024 As Paul thus made his defence, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice,
"You are raving mad, Paul; and great learning is driving you mad."
026:025 "I am not mad, most noble Festus," replied Paul; "I am speaking
words of sober truth.
026:026 For the King, to whom I speak freely, knows about these matters.
I am not to be persuaded that any detail of them has escaped
his notice; for these things have not been done in a corner.
026:027 King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that
you believe them."
026:028 Agrippa answered, "In brief, you are doing your best to persuade
me to become a Christian."
026:029 "My prayer to God, whether briefly or at length," replied Paul,
"would be that not only you but all who are my hearers to-day,