Acts 26:24

And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.

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Other Translations for Acts 26:24

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!"

AKJV

And as he thus spoke for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, you are beside yourself; much learning does make you mad.

CPDV

While he was speaking these things and presenting his defense, Festus said with a loud voice: "Paul, you are insane! Too much studying has turned you to insanity."

ERV

And as he thus made his defence, Festus saith with a loud voice, Paul, thou art mad; thy much learning doth turn thee to madness.

NHEB

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

SMT

And he defending himself by these, Festus said with a great voice, Thou art frenzied, Paul; many letters turn thee to madness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 26:24

AndG1161ConjunctionasheG846 thusG5023spakeforhimselfG626Verb FestusG5347Noun Masculine saidG5346VerbwithaloudG3173Adjective voiceG5456Noun Feminine PaulG3972Noun MasculinethouartbesidethyselfG3105Verb muchG4183Adjective learningG1121Noun NeuterdothmakeG4062Verb theeG4571 madG3130Noun Feminine

Commentary for Acts 26:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 26:24

Summary

Festus interrupts, declaring Paul mad from learning

Place

Caesarea

Event

Festus challenges Paul's sanity

Estimated Time Period

c. 60 AD