“The Lord has appointed you priest in place of the priest Jehoiada to be the chief officer in the temple of the Lord, responsible for every madman who acts like a prophet. You must confine him in the stocks and an iron collar.
Acts 26:25 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised But Paul replied, ‘I’m not out of my mind, most excellent Festus. On the contrary, I’m speaking words of truth and good judgement. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But Paul replied, I am not mad, most noble Festus, but I am uttering the straight, sound truth. American Standard Version (1901) But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness. Common English Bible But Paul replied, “I’m not mad, most honorable Festus! I’m speaking what is sound and true. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 And Paul said: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and soberness. |
“The Lord has appointed you priest in place of the priest Jehoiada to be the chief officer in the temple of the Lord, responsible for every madman who acts like a prophet. You must confine him in the stocks and an iron collar.
So it also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honourable Theophilus,
‘I do not have a demon,’ Jesus answered. ‘On the contrary, I honour my Father and you dishonour me.
We acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with utmost gratitude.
holding to the faithful message as taught, so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching and to refute those who contradict it.
but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defence to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.