Acts 26:25 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁵ But Paul replied, “I am not crazy, Your Excellency Festus; I am [just] speaking a message of truth and sound reason.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁵ But Paul replied, I am not mad, most noble Festus, but I am uttering the straight, sound truth.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

²⁵ But Paul replied, “I’m not mad, most honorable Festus! I’m speaking what is sound and true.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁵ And Paul said: "I am not insane, most excellent Festus, but rather I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Acts 26:25 Cross References

Luke 1:3

I have thoroughly investigated the entire series of events [myself], I felt it would be good for me also to write you an orderly account of them.

John 8:49

Jesus answered; “I am not dominated by an evil spirit. But I give honor to my Father and you people dishonor me.

Acts 23:26

“Claudius Lysias, [commander of the battalion, is writing] to His Excellency, Governor Felix. Greetings:

Acts 24:3

we welcome all such efforts in each district with full gratitude.

Titus 1:9

[He must] hold on firmly to the trustworthy message, which is according to [our] teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort people with sound teaching and to convince those who contradict it.

1 Peter 3:15

But instead, set aside a place in your hearts where Christ is [in full control as] Lord, and be prepared always to give a suitable reply to every person who asks you for a reason why you have an inner hope. But [be sure you do it] in a meek and respectful way, however.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually].