Act 26:24 | MHM | STEP | Paul’s Defense Interrupted; Festus and Agrippa Respond This section records what happened after Paul passionately explained his faith and mission to King Agrippa and Governor Festus. As Paul emphasized the resurrection of Jesus and the fulfillment of God’s promises, Festus interrupted him, thinking his words were unreasonable. Paul responds with respect and clarity, and turns directly to Agrippa, appealing to his knowledge of the Jewish scriptures. Agrippa admits Paul has almost convinced him to become a Christian, but the court quickly ends the hearing. The officials agree that Paul has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment. v. 24 : As Paul was speaking about the resurrection and the hope in Jesus, Festus suddenly interrupted with a loud voice. He said, “Paul, you are out of your mind! Much learning is driving you mad.” Festus could not understand or accept Paul’s message about Jesus rising from the dead, so he thought that Paul’s intense study and zeal had made him crazy.

‏ Acts 26:24

Paul’s Defense Interrupted; Festus and Agrippa Respond

This section records what happened after Paul passionately explained his faith and mission to King Agrippa and Governor Festus. As Paul emphasized the resurrection of Jesus and the fulfillment of God’s promises, Festus interrupted him, thinking his words were unreasonable. Paul responds with respect and clarity, and turns directly to Agrippa, appealing to his knowledge of the Jewish scriptures. Agrippa admits Paul has almost convinced him to become a Christian, but the court quickly ends the hearing. The officials agree that Paul has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.

v. 24: As Paul was speaking about the resurrection and the hope in Jesus, Festus suddenly interrupted with a loud voice. He said, “Paul, you are out of your mind! Much learning is driving you mad.” Festus could not understand or accept Paul’s message about Jesus rising from the dead, so he thought that Paul’s intense study and zeal had made him crazy.