‘The Lord has made you priest instead of Jehoiada the priest, to have charge in the house of the Lord over every madman who prophesies, to put him in the stocks and collar.
Acts 26:25 - Revised Standard Version But Paul said, “I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking the sober truth. 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 made you priest instead of Jehoiada the priest, to have charge in the house of the Lord over every madman who prophesies, to put him in the stocks and collar.
it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent The-ophilus,
Jesus answered, “I have not a demon; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.
he must hold firm to the sure word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to confute those who contradict it.
but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence;
Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing.