23 that the Messiah would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would bring the message of light to his own people and to the Gentiles.’

24 At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defence. ‘You are out of your mind, Paul!’ he shouted. ‘Your great learning is driving you insane.’

25 ‘I am not insane, most excellent Festus,’ Paul replied. ‘What I am saying is true and reasonable.

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