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23 that the Christ should suffer and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead and should show light unto this people and to the Gentiles.

24 ¶ And as he spoke these things and answered for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.

25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak forth words of truth and temperance.

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23 that the Messiah would suffer(A) and, as the first to rise from the dead,(B) would bring the message of light to his own people and to the Gentiles.”(C)

24 At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind,(D) Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning(E) is driving you insane.”

25 “I am not insane, most excellent(F) Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable.

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