Acts 26:25 “But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speak…”

Acts 26:25

But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

World English Bible

But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.

American Standard Version

But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.

Geneva Bible 1599

But he said, I am not mad, O noble Festus, but I speake the wordes of trueth and sobernes.

Darby Translation

But Paul said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness;

Young's Literal Translation

and he saith, 'I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth;

Bible in Basic English

Then Paul said, I am not off my head, most noble Festus, but my words are true and wise.

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Cross references

“I am not”

John 8:49 1 Peter 2:21–23 1 Peter 3:9 1 Peter 3:15

John 8:49 · BSB

“I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

1 Peter 2:21–23 · BSB

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:

1 Peter 3:9 · BSB

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:15 · BSB

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

“most”

Acts 23:26 Acts 24:3 Luke 1:3

Acts 23:26 · BSB

Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.

Acts 24:3 · BSB

In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.

Luke 1:3 · BSB

Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

“words”

Titus 1:9 Titus 2:7 Titus 2:8

Titus 1:9 · BSB

He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.

Titus 2:7 · BSB

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Titus 2:8 · BSB

and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

24At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”

26For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.

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