8 Then Peter, filled with holy spirit,+ said to them:

“Rulers of the people and elders,

10 When the governor nodded to Paul to speak, he answered:

“Knowing well that this nation has had you as judge for many years, I readily speak in my own defense.+

23 So the next day A·gripʹpa and Bernice came with much pompous show and entered the audience chamber together with military commanders as well as the prominent men in the city; and when Festus gave the command, Paul was brought in.

25 But Paul said: “I am not going out of my mind, Your Excellency Festus, but I am speaking words of truth and of a sound mind.

23 This night an angel+ of the God to whom I belong and to whom I render sacred service stood by me 24 and said: ‘Have no fear, Paul. You must stand before Caesar,+ and look! God has granted to you all those sailing with you.’