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Acts 26:24
New English Translation
Acts 26:24
New English Translation
24 As Paul[a] was saying these things in his defense, Festus[b] exclaimed loudly, “You have lost your mind,[c] Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!”
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- Acts 26:24 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Paul) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Acts 26:24 sn See the note on Porcius Festus in 24:27.
- Acts 26:24 tn On the term translated “lost your mind” see BDAG 610 s.v. μαίνομαι, which has “you’re out of your mind, you’re raving, said to one whose enthusiasm seems to have outrun better judgment 26:24.”sn The expression “You have lost your mind” would be said to someone who speaks incredible things, in the opinion of the hearer. Paul’s mention of the resurrection (v. 23) was probably what prompted Festus to say this.
Acts 26:24
New International Version
Acts 26:24
New International Version
24 At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind,(A) Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning(B) is driving you insane.”
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