Acts 26 of the NIV Bible presents the apostle Paul's defense before King Agrippa. Paul recounts his strict Pharisaical background and his initial persecution of Christians, before describing his dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. He explains how this vision led to his commission to preach the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles, which he argues is the reason for his current trial. The passage concludes with the reactions of Agrippa and Festus, who acknowledge Paul's innocence of any crime deserving death or imprisonment.