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elivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom I send thee,
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to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me.
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Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
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but declared both to them of Damascus first and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judaea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.
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For this cause the Jews seized me in the temple, and assayed to kill me.
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Having therefore obtained the help that is from God, I stand unto this day testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses did say should come;
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how that the Christ must suffer, [and] how that he first by the resurrection of the dead should proclaim light both to the people and to the Gentiles.
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And as he thus made his defense, Festus saith with a loud voice, Paul, thou art mad; thy much learning is turning thee mad.
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But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
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For the king knoweth of these things, unto whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him; for this hath not been done in a corner.
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King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.