Acts 25: Paul Appeals to Caesar

The new governor Festus hears the charges against Paul, and when asked to be tried in Jerusalem, Paul appeals to Caesar. King Agrippa and Bernice arrive, and Festus arranges for Agrippa to hear Paul, since he has nothing definite to write to the emperor.

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According to Acts 25:22-23, what did Agrippa say he wanted, and how did he and Bernice arrive the next day to hear Paul?

He wanted a private word with Paul; the following day he came alone and in secret to avoid noticeHe demanded Paul's execution; the following day he and Bernice came to watch the sentence carried outHe refused to hear Paul at all; the following day he and Bernice left Caesarea without meeting himHe wanted to hear Paul himself; the following day he and Bernice entered with great ceremony alongside officers and leading men