“Paul, you’re mad!”

²⁴ As Paul was making his defense in this way, Festus roared out at the top of his voice, “Paul, you’re mad! All this learning of yours has driven you crazy!”

²⁵ “I’m not mad, most excellent Festus,” responded Paul. “On the contrary, what I say is full of truth and good sense. ²⁶ The king knows about these things, and it is to him that I am speaking so boldly. I cannot believe that any of this has escaped his notice. After all, these things didn’t happen in a corner.