Acts 26:25
World English Bible (WEB)
But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
In context
23 how the Christ must suffer, and how, by the resurrection of the dead, he would be first to proclaim light both to these people and to the Gentiles.”
24 As he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!”
25 But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
26 For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner.
27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.”
Acts 26:25 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
- KJV King James Version
- But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
- 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.