25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.


In Context

22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue to this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:

23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should show light to the people, and to the Gentiles.

24 And as he thus spoke for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, you are beside yourself; much learning does make you 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 knows 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, believe you the prophets? I know that you believe.

Acts 26:25 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

26:25"I am not insane, most excellent Festus," Paul replied. "What I am saying is true and reasonable.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

26:25And Paul said: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and soberness.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

26:25But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:25But Paul said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

26:25But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:25But he said, I am not insane, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:25But he said, |I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

26:25and he saith, 'I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth;