In the first place, I have been told that there are opposing groups in your meetings; and this I believe is partly true.

The time for punishment has come, the time when people will get what they deserve. When that happens, Israel will know it! "This prophet," you say, "is a fool. This inspired man is insane." You people hate me so much because your sin is so great.

Many of them were saying, "He has a demon! He is crazy! Why do you listen to him?"

But others made fun of the believers, saying, "These people are drunk!"

As Paul defended himself in this way, Festus shouted at him, "You are mad, Paul! Your great learning is driving you mad!"