Scholars are divided on Agrippa's tone. The famous KJV rendering, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian," suggests sincerity. However, many modern commentators (like Robertson and Ellicott) argue the Greek implies sarcasm or dismissal, meaning something like, "In such a short time, with so little effort, you expect to convert me?" This view portrays Agrippa not as a near-convert, but as a politician cleverly deflecting Paul's direct appeal.