Acts 26:23-25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
23 that the Messiah must suffer[a] and that, as the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.”(A)
Reactions to Paul’s Speech. 24 While Paul was so speaking in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, “You are mad, Paul; much learning is driving you mad.” 25 But Paul replied, “I am not mad, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and reason.
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