20But I went about, first to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, and through all the country of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, preaching a change of heart, so that they, being turned to God, might give, in their works, the fruits of a changed heart.
21For this reason, the Jews took me in the Temple, and made an attempt to put me to death.
22And so, by God's help, I am here today, witnessing to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come about;
23That the Christ would go through pain, and being the first to come back from the dead, would give light to the people and to the Gentiles.
24And when he made his answer in these words, Festus said in a loud voice, Paul, you are off your head; your great learning has made you unbalanced.
25Then Paul said, I am not off my head, most noble Festus, but my words are true and wise.
26For the king has knowledge of these things, to whom I am talking freely; being certain that all this is common knowledge to him; for it has not been done in secret.
