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    Festus

    Pronounced FES-tus

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    ✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Festus appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 26:24-25.
    Meaning
    "Festive; Joyful"
    Origin
    Latin

    Porcius Festus succeeded Felix as Roman governor and heard Paul's defense. When Paul spoke of resurrection, Festus cried 'Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.' Paul's response — 'I am not mad, most noble Festus' — is a masterclass in gracious apologetics.

    Spiritual meaning

    Festus shows that the gospel sounds like madness to worldly ears — but Paul's calm response demonstrates that truth needs no defense, only proclamation.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness."

      Acts 26:24-25 (KJV) →
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