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Acts 26:23-25
New American Standard Bible
Acts 26:23-25
New American Standard Bible
23 as to (A)whether the [a]Christ was [b]to suffer, and whether, as (B)first from the resurrection of the dead, He would proclaim (C)light both to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles.”
24 While [c]Paul was stating these things in his defense, Festus *said in a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind! [d]Your great (D)learning is [e]driving you insane.” 25 But Paul *said, “I am not insane, (E)most excellent Festus; on the contrary, I am speaking out with [f]truthful and rational words.
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- Acts 26:23 I.e., Messiah
- Acts 26:23 Lit subject to suffering
- Acts 26:24 Lit he
- Acts 26:24 Lit The many letters; i.e., education
- Acts 26:24 Lit turning you to madness
- Acts 26:25 Lit words of truth and rationality
Acts 26:23-25
New International Version
Acts 26:23-25
New International Version
23 that the Messiah would suffer(A) and, as the first to rise from the dead,(B) would bring the message of light to his own people and to the Gentiles.”(C)
24 At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind,(D) Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning(E) is driving you insane.”
25 “I am not insane, most excellent(F) Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable.
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