Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. New Living Translation But Paul replied, “I am not insane, Most Excellent Festus. What I am saying is the sober truth. English Standard Version But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. Berean Standard Bible But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety. Berean Literal Bible But Paul says, "I am not insane, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and sobriety. King James Bible But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. New King James Version But he said, “I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason. New American Standard Bible But Paul said, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; on the contrary, I am speaking out with truthful and rational words. NASB 1995 But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth. NASB 1977 But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth. Legacy Standard Bible But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth. Amplified Bible But Paul replied, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent and noble Festus, but [with a sound mind] I am uttering rational words of truth and reason. Christian Standard Bible But Paul replied, “I’m not out of my mind, most excellent Festus. On the contrary, I’m speaking words of truth and good judgment. Holman Christian Standard Bible But Paul replied, “I’m not out of my mind, most excellent Festus. On the contrary, I’m speaking words of truth and good judgment. American Standard Version But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Paulus said, “I am not insane, excellent Festus, but I am speaking words of truth and integrity.” Contemporary English Version But Paul replied, "Honorable Festus, I am not crazy. What I am saying is true, and it makes sense. Douay-Rheims Bible And Paul said: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and soberness. English Revised Version But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness. GOD'S WORD® Translation Paul replied, "I'm not crazy, Your Excellency Festus. What I'm saying is true and sane. Good News Translation Paul answered, "I am not mad, Your Excellency! I am speaking the sober truth. International Standard Version But Paul said, "I'm not out of my mind, Your Excellency Festus. I'm reporting what is absolutely true. Literal Standard Version And he says, “I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness I speak forth the sayings; Majority Standard Bible But he answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety. New American Bible But Paul replied, “I am not mad, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and reason. NET Bible But Paul replied, "I have not lost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words. New Revised Standard Version But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking the sober truth. New Heart English Bible But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness. Webster's Bible Translation But he said, I am not insane, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. Weymouth New Testament "I am not mad, most noble Festus," replied Paul; "I am speaking words of sober truth. World English Bible But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness. Young's Literal Translation and he saith, 'I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Festus Interrupts Paul's Defense24At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!” 25But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety. 26For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.… Cross References Jeremiah 29:26 The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada, to be the chief officer in the house of the LORD, responsible for any madman who acts like a prophet--you must put him in stocks and neck irons. Luke 1:3 Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. Acts 24:3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. Treasury of Scripture But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. I am not. John 8:49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. 1 Peter 2:21-23 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: … 1 Peter 3:9,15 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing… most. Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting. Acts 24:3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. Luke 1:3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, words. Titus 1:9 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. Titus 2:7,8 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, … Jump to Previous Boldly Crazy Declare Excellent Festus Forth Insane Mad Mind Noble Paul Reasonable Sayings Sober Soberness Speak Speaking True. Truth Utter Wise WordsJump to Next Boldly Crazy Declare Excellent Festus Forth Insane Mad Mind Noble Paul Reasonable Sayings Sober Soberness Speak Speaking True. Truth Utter Wise WordsActs 26 1. Paul, in the presence of Agrippa, declares his life from his childhood;12. and how miraculously he was converted, and called to his apostleship. 24. Festus charges him with being insane, whereunto he answers modestly. 28. Agrippa is almost persuaded to be a Christian. 31. The whole company pronounces him innocent. (25) I am not mad, most noble Festus.--There is something characteristic in the union of a calm protest with the courtesy which gives to rulers the honour which is their due. Comp. the use of the same word by Tertullus (Acts 24:3). The painful experience of Acts 23:3 had, we may well believe, taught the Apostle to control his natural impulses, and to keep watch over his lips, so that no unguarded utterance might escape from them. The words of truth and soberness.--The latter word was one of the favourite terms of Greek ethical writers, as having a higher meaning than the "temperance" of Acts 24:25, to express the perfect harmony of impulses and reason (Aristot. Eth. Nicom. iii. 10). Here it is contrasted with the "madness" of which Festus had spoken, looking, as he did, on the Apostle as an enthusiastic dreamer. There was doubtless a deep-lying enthusiasm in his character, but it was an enthusiasm which had its root not in madness, but in truth. Verse 25. - Paul saith for he said, A.V. and T.R.; excellent for noble, A.V.; words for the words, A.V. Most excellent (κράτιστε). It appears to be the proper title to give the procurator (see Acts 23:26; Acts 24:3). St. Luke also applies it to Theophilus (Luke 1:3). In classical Greek οἱ κράτιστοι are the aristocracy. Soberness (σωφροσύνη); sound or sober mindedness; just the opposite of the μανία of which he was accused. See the use of σωφρονεῖν (Mark 5:15; Luke 8:35; 2 Corinthians 5:13, etc.), and of σωφρονίζειν σωφρωνισμός σώφρων, etc. So also in Plato, σωφρωσύνη is opposed to μανία.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. answered φησίν (phēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5346: To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. vvv, Οὐ (Ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. “I am not insane, μαίνομαι (mainomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3105: To be raving mad, speak as a madman. Middle voice from a primary mao; to rave as a 'maniac'. most excellent Κράτιστε (Kratiste) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Singular - Superlative Strong's 2903: Superlative of a derivative of kratos; strongest, i.e. very honorable. Festus; Φῆστε (Phēste) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 5347: Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman. I am speaking ἀποφθέγγομαι (apophthengomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 669: To speak out, declare. From apo and phtheggomai; to enunciate plainly, i.e. Declare. words ῥήματα (rhēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. of truth ἀληθείας (alētheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 225: From alethes; truth. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. sobriety. σωφροσύνης (sōphrosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4997: Soundness of mind, sanity; self-control, sobriety. From sophron; soundness of mind, i.e. sanity or self-control. 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