Acts 26:23-25

Expanded Bible

²³ that the ·Christ [Messiah; ^Cthe promised king and Savior] would ·die [^Lsuffer; 3:17; 17:3], and as the first to rise from the dead, he would ·bring [^Lproclaim] light to his own people [^Cthe Jews] and to ·the Gentiles [the nations; people everywhere].”

Paul Tries to Persuade Agrippa

²⁴ While Paul was saying these things to defend himself, Festus said loudly, “Paul, you are ·out of your mind [insane]! Too much ·study [learning] has driven you ·crazy [insane; mad]!”

²⁵ Paul said, “Most excellent Festus, I am not crazy. My words are true and ·sensible [sober; rational].