24 While Paul was saying this in his defense, Festus *said in a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind! [a]Your great (A)learning is [b]driving you mad.” 25 But Paul *said, “I am not out of my mind, (B)most excellent Festus, but I utter words [c]of sober truth. 26 For the king [d](C)knows about these matters, and I speak to him also with confidence, since I am persuaded that none of these things escape his notice; for this has not been done in a [e]corner. 27 King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you [f]do.” 28 Agrippa replied to Paul, “[g]In a short time you [h]will persuade me to [i]become a (D)Christian.”

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 26:24 Lit The many letters
  2. Acts 26:24 Lit turning you to madness
  3. Acts 26:25 Lit of truth and rationality
  4. Acts 26:26 Or understands
  5. Acts 26:26 I.e. a hidden or secret place
  6. Acts 26:27 Lit believe
  7. Acts 26:28 Or With a little
  8. Acts 26:28 Or are trying to convince
  9. Acts 26:28 Lit make