Acts 26:18 is where we see Paul testifying before the Roman Empire officials. And in front of King Agrippa. It was as public as it could get for his articulation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.”

The Greek word for FORGIVENESS in Acts 26:18:
Strongs G859:
- Transliteration: aphesis
- Pronunciation: af’-es-is
- Definition: From G863: freedom; (figuratively) pardon: – deliverance forgiveness liberty remission