Acts 26:25
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
In context
23 that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”
24 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!”
25 But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
26 For 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.
27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”
Acts 26:25 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
- KJV King James Version
- But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
- WEB World English Bible
- But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
- ASV American Standard Version
- But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- and he saith, 'I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth;
- DBY Darby Translation
- But Paul said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness;
- WBS Webster Bible
- But he said, I am not insane, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.