After a while, King Agrippa (appointed by Rome over Galilee and Tiberias) and his sister Bernice came to visit Festus. In their conversation, Festus discussed Paul�䏭 case with the king. And King Agrippa was curious and wanted to personally hear from Paul.
So the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp. They entered the auditorium with the commanders and the prominent men of the city. At Festus�� command Paul was brought in. After Festus explained about Paul's case, he let Paul speak. In front of King Agrippa and all the Jews, Paul related how he was arrested, how he used to persecute the church, and how he believed in the Lord and went preaching everywhere. When Paul mentioned that Jesus had risen from the dead, Festus said with a loud voice, �憕aul, you are out of your mind! Your great learning is driving you insane!�� Festus saw how Paul knew the Law of Moses and Jewish laws but spoke of Jesus�� resurrection so he thought Paul must be mentally ill. But Paul said, �𦔒 am not insane, most excellent Festus, what I am saying is true and reasonable. The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do��. King Agrippa was a Jew so he knew what Paul was saying, but how could a king listen to a prisoner? Then Agrippa said to Paul, �𡤜o you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?�� Paul expressed that he wished for everyone to accept the Lord's salvation and become what he was, except for the chains.
Afterwards, they talked among themselves, saying that Paul did not commit any crime deserving of death or chains; and would have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar (Acts 26).