The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in the stocks and in shackles.
Acts 26:25 - Revised Version 1885 But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness. 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 hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in the stocks and in shackles.
it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;
Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye dishonour me.
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.
but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.