Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)
Festus Says Paul Has Gone Mad. Paul Makes a Personal Appeal To King Agrippa
24 And while he was speaking these things in his defense, Festus says in a loud voice, “You are mad[a], Paul. Great[b] learning is turning you to madness”. 25 But Paul says, “I am not mad, most-excellent Festus, but I am declaring[c] words of truth and of sound-mindedness. 26 For the king knows about these things— to whom indeed I am speaking while speaking-openly. For I am in no way persuaded that any of these things escape-notice-of him, for this has not been done in a corner. 27 King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you believe”. 28 And Agrippa says to Paul, “In a short[d] time, are you persuading me so as to make me a Christian?” 29 And Paul says, “I would pray to God that both in a short time and in a long time[e], not only you, but also all the ones hearing me today might become such ones of-what-sort I also am— except for these[f] bonds”.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing