1. Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now speak to defend yourself.” Paul raised his hand to get their attention and began to speak.
2. He said, “King Agrippa, I feel fortunate that I can stand here before you today and answer all the charges these Jews have made against me.
3. I am very happy to talk to you, because you know so much about all the Jewish customs and the things the Jews argue about. Please listen to me patiently.