Acts 26:25
King James Version (KJV)
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
In context
23 That 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.
24 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
26 For 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.
27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
Acts 26:25 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
- 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.