In this passage, Paul the Apostle responds to Festus, who thinks Paul is out of his mind. Paul calmly explains that he is speaking truth and reason. He then turns to King Agrippa, pointing out that Agrippa is familiar with these events and believes the prophets.

Paul boldly asks Agrippa if he believes, and Agrippa replies that Paul is almost persuading him to become a Christian. Paul answers that he prays not only for Agrippa but for everyone listening—that they would become like him in faith, except without his chains.