21 For these reasons the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me. 22 Therefore, having obtained help from God, to this day I stand, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other things than those (A)which the prophets and (B)Moses said would come— 23 (C)that the Christ would suffer, (D)that He would be the first to rise from the dead, and (E)would proclaim light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles.”

Agrippa Parries Paul’s Challenge

24 Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, (F)you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!”

25 But he said, “I am not [a]mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason. 26 For the king, before whom I also speak freely, (G)knows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 26:25 out of my mind

21 That is why some Jews seized me(A) in the temple courts and tried to kill me.(B) 22 But God has helped me to this very day; so I stand here and testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen(C) 23 that the Messiah would suffer(D) and, as the first to rise from the dead,(E) would bring the message of light to his own people and to the Gentiles.”(F)

24 At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind,(G) Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning(H) is driving you insane.”

25 “I am not insane, most excellent(I) Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. 26 The king is familiar with these things,(J) and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.

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