Acts 26

Paul answers for himself before Agrippa, to whom he pays a true compliment, in order to secure a favorable hearing, Acts 26:1-3 ; gives an account of his education from his youth up, Acts 26:4 , Acts 26:5 ; shows that the Jews persecuted him for his maintaining the hope of the resurrection, Acts 26:6-8 ; states his persecution of the Christians, Acts 26:9-11 ; gives an account of his miraculous conversion, Acts 26:12-16 ; and of his call to the ministry, Acts 26:16-18 . His obedience to that call, and his success in preaching the doctrine of Christ crucified, Acts 26:19-23 . While he is thus speaking, Festus interrupts him, and declares him to be mad through his abundant learning, Acts 26:24 ; which charge he modestly refutes with inimitable address, and appeals to King Agrippa for the truth and correctness of his speech, Acts 26:25-27 . On which, Agrippa confesses himself almost converted to Christianity, Acts 26:28 . Paul's affectionate and elegant address to him on this declaration, Acts 26:29 . The council breaks up, and they all pronounce him innocent, Acts 26:30-32 .