But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
But Paul was like, 'I'm not crazy, Festus, I'm telling you the straight truth here, and I'm completely clear-headed about it.'
Sometimes the truth sounds so wild that people think you've lost it, but that doesn't make it less true.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul is on trial before Governor Festus and King Agrippa, defending his faith after being accused by Jewish leaders of stirring up trouble. Festus interrupts Paul, accusing him of madness because his message about Jesus' resurrection and the Christian gospel seemed irrational in the eyes of Roman authorities. Paul responds by calmly asserting that his words are grounded in truth and soberness, highlighting the logical foundation of his testimony.
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