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As he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!"

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Madness to the World

Commentators agree that Festus's accusation of madness is a classic worldly reaction to the gospel. To a pragmatic Roman official, Paul's passionate belief in a crucified and risen Messiah seemed like insanity. Scholars note that Christians should not be surprised when their earnest faith, centered on supernatural events like the resurrection, is dismissed as irrational by an unbelieving world.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 26:24

18th Century

Theologian

Festus said with a loud voice, amazed at the zeal and fervor of Paul. Paul undoubtedly showed deep interest in the subject and great earne…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 26:24

As he thus made his defence (ταυτα αυτου απολογουμενου). Genitive absolute again with present middle participle. Paul was still sp…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 26:24

19th Century

Bishop

Festus said with a loud voice—The description may be noted as one of the touches of vividness indicating that the writer relates w…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Acts 26:15–28

19th Century

Preacher

And I said, Who are you, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom you persecute. But rise and stand upon your feet; for I have appeared to you for th…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 26:24

At this point Festus broke into Paul’s address, unable to endure it any longer. He may not have been speaking for the Jews, to whom a suffering Mes…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 26:24

16th Century

Theologian

Festus said with a loud voice. This outcry that Festus makes shows how little the truth of God prevails with the reprobate: namely, though…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 26:24

17th Century

Pastor

And as he thus spoke for himself
Asserting the integrity and innocence of his past life and conversation, in proof o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 26:24–32

17th Century

Minister

It is fitting for us, on all occasions, to speak the words of truth and sobriety, and then we need not be troubled by the unjust criticisms of men.…