Acts 26:24

First Nations Version

Right then, as Small Man (Paul) was still speaking, Festival (Festus) interrupted. “Small Man (Paul),” he shouted, “you are sick in the head! Your much learning is twisting your mind!”

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:23

But we tell the good story about the Chosen One, who died on a tree-pole—the cross. This message puts a stumbling stone in the path of our Tribal People and is nothing but foolishness to the Outside Nations.

2 Corinthians 5:13

If we sound as if we have lost our minds, that is between us and the Great Spirit. If we sound as if we are in our right minds, it is for your good.

1 Corinthians 4:10

We look like sacred clowns for the Chosen One, but you are seen as his wisdom keepers! You seem powerful, while we are seen as weak.

Mark 3:21

When his relatives heard about this, they tried to take him away from there, because the people were saying, “He has lost his mind!”

Acts 26:11

In all our gathering houses I violently punished them, trying to force them to speak against Creator Sets Free (Jesus). Like a threatening storm I took out my anger on them, even pursuing them to faraway places.

Acts 17:32

When they heard about the rising from the dead, some mocked him, but others said, “We will hear you again about this.”

Acts 24:25

They talked back and forth about Creator’s right ways, about self-control, and about the judgment that was to come. But Happy Man (Felix) became afraid. “Leave me for now,” he said. “I will send for you when I have more time to talk.”

Acts 22:1

“My fellow Tribal Members, my fathers,” he said, “hear me now as I explain myself to you.”

John 8:52

“Now we are sure you have an evil spirit,” they said. “Father of Many Nations (Abraham) and all the prophets crossed over to death. How can you say that the ones who walk in your word will not taste of death?

John 8:48

“Now we have the right to call you a mixed blood from High Place (Samaria) and one who has an evil spirit,” they said to him in anger.

John 7:15

The tribal leaders were amazed at his teaching. “Where did he get this wisdom and understanding?” they asked. “He has not studied under our wisdomkeepers or attended our learning houses.”

Acts 24:27

Two winters later Happy Man (Felix) was replaced as governor by Pig Festival (Porcius Festus). Then to gain favor with the Tribal Members, he left Small Man (Paul) in prison.

2 Timothy 3:15

From the time you were a young boy you have known the Sacred Teachings that are able to make you wise as you trust in the one who has set you free and made you whole, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One.