No matter what the timing, Paul’s ultimate goal was to bring people to the saving knowledge of Christ. Paul was not sneaky or coy about it, he simply told the facts and even King Agrippa realized how direct Paul was being. He took every opportunity to preach the gospel no matter what the circumstances may be. Acts 26:29 says, Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” Paul knew exactly what he was called to do and he did it at any cost.