Acts 26:24 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And, he thus making a defence, Festus with a loud voice said, `Thou art mad, Paul; much learning doth turn thee mad;`

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

English Amplified

And as he thus proceeded with his defense, Festus called out loudly, Paul, you are mad! Your great learning is driving you insane!

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And as he thus proceeded with his defense, Festus called out loudly, Paul, you are mad! Your great learning is driving you insane!

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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!”

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

As he was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You’re out of your mind, Paul! Too much study is driving you mad.”

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And as he answered for his defence with these things, Festus says with a loud voice, Thou art mad, Paul; much learning turns thee to madness.

English EASY 2024

While Paul was still speaking to Agrippa, Festus shouted at him, ‘Paul, your mind is confused! You have learned many things. But all these things are making you crazy.’

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

While Paul was still defending himself, Festus shouted, "Paul, you are out of your mind! Too much study has made you crazy."

English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles

And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind."

English GNT (Good News Translation)

As Paul defended himself in this way, Festus shouted at him, “You are mad, Paul! Your great learning is driving you mad!”

English God's Word - GW 1995

As Paul was defending himself in this way, Festus shouted, "Paul, you're crazy! Too much education is driving you crazy!"

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

As he was making his defense this way, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, "You're out of your mind, Paul! Too much study is driving you mad!"

English KJV 1611

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

Now while Paul was saying this in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind! Great learning is driving you out of your mind.”

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

So as he made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are mad. Much learning is turning you to madness.”

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

While Paul was saying this in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, "Paul, you are out of your mind! Your great learning is driving you mad."

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

While Paul was so speaking in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, "You are mad, Paul; much learning is driving you mad."

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

As Paul was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed loudly, “You have lost your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!”

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

While Paul was still speaking up for himself, Festus interrupted. "You are out of your mind, Paul!" he shouted. "Your great learning is driving you crazy!"

At this point Festus interrupted Paul's defense. "You are out of your mind, Paul!" he shouted. "Your great learning is driving you insane."

English NKJ 1982

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

Suddenly, Festus shouted, "Paul, you are insane. Too much study has made you crazy!"

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

While he was making this defense, Festus exclaimed, "You are out of your mind, Paul! Too much learning is driving you insane!"

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Festus interrupted Paul’s defense, blurting out, “You’re out of your mind! All this great learning of yours is driving you crazy.”

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

And as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are mad; your great learning is turning you mad.”

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Suddenly Festus shouted, “Paul, you are insane. Your long studying has broken your mind!“

English Tyndale 1537

As he thus answered for himself: Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, thou art besides thyself. Much learning hath made thee mad.