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


In Context

22 Having therefore met with the help which is from God, I have stood firm unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying nothing else than those things which both the prophets and Moses have said should happen,

23 namely, whether Christ should suffer; whether he first, through resurrection of the dead, should announce light both to the people and to the nations.

24 And as he answered for his defence with these things, Festus says with a loud voice, Thou art mad, Paul; much learning turns thee to madness.

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

26 for the king is informed about these things, to whom also I speak with all freedom. For I am persuaded that of these things nothing is hidden from him; for this was not done in a corner.

27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.

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 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;

The American 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.