Acts 26:24

"how the Christ must suffer, and how, by the resurrection of the dead, he would be first to proclaim light both to these people and to the Gentiles.”"

Key Reflection

This statement underscores that the suffering and resurrection of Christ are central to his mission, not only for the Jewish people but also for the Gentiles. Through his resurrection, Christ would bring enlightenment, symbolizing a new beginning and the spread of the gospel to all nations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 24. Festus said with a loud voice. Amazed at the zeal and ardour of Paul. Paul doubtless evinced deep interest in the subject, and great earnestness in the delivery of his defence. Thou art beside thyself. Thou art deranged; thou art insane. The reasons why Festus thought Paul mad were, probably, (1.) his great earnestness and excitement on the subject. (2.) His laying such stress on the gospel of the despised Jesus of Nazareth, as if it were a matter of infinite moment. Festus despised it; and he regarded it as proof of derangement that so much importance was attached to it.

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