"King Agrippa! I consider myself fortunate that today I am to defend myself before you from all the things these Jews accuse me of,

King Agrippa! I can speak to you with all boldness, because you know about these things. I am sure that you have taken notice of every one of them, for this thing has not happened hidden away in a corner.

King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do!"

But Moses answered, "No, Lord, please send someone else."

At this the LORD became angry with Moses and said, "What about your brother Aaron, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. In fact, he is now coming to meet you and will be glad to see you.

The LORD has given me understanding, and I have not rebelled or turned away from him.

But when I say, "I will forget the LORD and no longer speak in his name," then your message is like a fire burning deep within me. I try my best to hold it in, but can no longer keep it back.

You will tell them whatever I tell you to say, whether they listen or not. Remember what rebels they are.

"Mortal man, listen to what I tell you. Don't be rebellious like them. Open your mouth and eat what I am going to give you."

The power of the LORD came on me with great force, and as his spirit carried me off, I felt bitter and angry.

Jonah, however, set out in the opposite direction in order to get away from the LORD. He went to Joppa, where he found a ship about to go to Spain. He paid his fare and went aboard with the crew to sail to Spain, where he would be away from the LORD.

to reveal his Son to me, so that I might preach the Good News about him to the Gentiles, I did not go to anyone for advice,