Acts 26:25

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

But {G1161} he said {G5346}, I am {G3105} not {G3756} mad {G3105}, most noble {G2903} Festus {G5347}; but {G235} speak forth {G669} the words {G4487} of truth {G225} and {G2532} soberness {G4997}.

But Sha’ul said, “No, I am not ‘crazy,’ Festus, your Excellency; on the contrary, I am speaking words of truth and sanity.

But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

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

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Cross-References

  • Acts 23:26 (4 votes)

    Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix [sendeth] greeting.

  • Titus 2:7 (3 votes)

    In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

  • Titus 2:8 (3 votes)

    Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

  • Titus 1:9 (3 votes)

    Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

  • 1 Peter 2:21 (2 votes)

    For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  • 1 Peter 2:23 (2 votes)

    Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously:

  • John 8:49 (2 votes)

    Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.