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Paul answered, "I am not mad, Your Excellency! I am speaking the sober truth.
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King Agrippa! I can speak to you with all boldness, because you know about these things. I am sure that you have taken notice of every one of them, for this thing has not happened hidden away in a corner.
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King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do!"
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Agrippa said to Paul, "In this short time do you think you will make me a Christian?"
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"Whether a short time or a long time," Paul answered, "my prayer to God is that you and all the rest of you who are listening to me today might become what I am - except, of course, for these chains!"