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


In Context

22 Having therefore obtained the help that is from God, I stand unto this day testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses did say should come;

23 how that the Christ must suffer, and how that he first by the resurrection of the dead should proclaim light both to the people and to the Gentiles.

24 And as he thus made his defence, Festus saith with a loud voice, Paul, thou art mad; thy much learning doth turn thee to madness.

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

26 For the king knoweth of these things, unto whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him; for this hath not been 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 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 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.