Acts 26:24-32 - Not Quite Persuaded

24 While he was defending himself, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, you are beside yourself. Much learning has made you mad.

25 But he answered back: I am not mad, most noble Festus. I speak the words of truth and soberness! 26 For the king knows about these things. I speak freely to him for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him. For this was not done in a corner. 27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.

28 Then Agrippa said to Paul: In a short time you would persuade (convince) me to become a Christian.

29 Paul replied, I pray to God, that you and also all that hear me this day were altogether such as I am, except for these bonds.

30 When he finished speaking, the king rose up and the governor and Bernice and all who sat with them. 31 As they left they talked between themselves, saying, This man does nothing worthy of death or of prison.

32 Then Agrippa said to Festus, This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.