"Then Agrippa said to Paul, 'Do you think
that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?'"
Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but
all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for
these chains" (Acts 26:28,29). "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep
your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord" (Romans
12:11).