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Acts 26:25
But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
Acts 26:25 · American Standard Version
Acts 26:25 in other translations
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
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In context
22 Having therefore obtained the help that is from God, I stand unto this day testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses did say should come;
23 how that the Christ must suffer, and how that he first by the resurrection of the dead should proclaim light both to the people and to the Gentiles.
24 And as he thus made his defence, Festus saith with a loud voice, Paul, thou art mad; thy much learning is turning thee mad.
25 But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
26 For the king knoweth of these things, unto whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him; for this hath not been done in a corner.
27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
28 And Agrippa said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian.
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