Acts 26:25
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
In other versions
But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
ASV
Then Paul said, I am not off my head, most noble Festus, but my words are true and wise.
BBE
But Paul said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness;
DBY
But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
WEB
and he saith, `I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth;
YLT
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
ENG
But he said, I am not insane, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
WBT
But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
BSB
In context
23That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
24And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
26For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
27King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Festus