[24] And as he spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make mad. [25] But he said, not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. [26] For the king knoweth of things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none are hidden from him; for not done in a corner. [27] King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. [28] Then Agrippa unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest a Christian. [29] And Paul I would to God, that not only but also all that hear this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except bonds.