24 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
26 For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
COMMENTS
In this scripture Paul is preaching the gospel, according to the prophecy, to kings and to all the gentiles. Hearing, "king" Agrippa feels the spirit and is
feels that he needs to say something to not that he is interested. He accuses Paul of insanity even though he knows he is saying the truth. When we get mad we are not rational and make accusations that are not serious. That's what Agrippa did when he called Paul mad. Paul sensed that and told the king that he was speaking words of truth and soberness. He also told Agrippa that he knew that he believed the prophets — meaning that he knew that he also believed the prophecied about Jesus.
Knowing that Paul read him openly told him honestly that he was almost converted. The reason Agrippa did not convert was because of his pride and because he cared
too much about what his servants thought of him. It is the reason most people won't repent and be healed.
The work goes on. I am glad Paul did not give up and gave us a great spiritual legacy to carry on.
