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Berean Standard Bible

“At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!””

Acts 26:24

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Paul gives his defense before King Agrippa and the governor Festus, telling the story of his conversion and calling. He speaks about Christ's suffering and resurrection.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”

World English Bible (WEB)

As he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!”

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And as he thus made his defense, Festus saith with a loud voice, Paul, thou art mad; thy much learning is turning thee mad.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when he made his answer in these words, Festus said in a loud voice, Paul, you are off your head; your great learning has made you unbalanced.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And, he thus making a defence, Festus with a loud voice said, 'You are mad, Paul; much learning does turn you mad;'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y diciendo él estas cosas en su defensa, Festo á gran voz dijo: Estás loco, Pablo: las muchas letras te vuelven loco.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando Pablo decía esto en su defensa, Festo gritó: ―¡Pablo, estás loco! ¡Has estudiado tanto que te has vuelto loco!

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