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John Wesley New Testament
But he said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter the words of truth and sobriety.
New American Standard Bible
But Paul *said, “I am not out of my mind,
King James Version
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
Holman 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.
International Standard Version
But Paul said, "I'm not out of my mind, Your Excellency Festus. I'm reporting what is absolutely true.
A Conservative Version
But Paul says, I am not mad, eminent Festus, but I speak forth sayings of truth and soberness.
American Standard Version
But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
Amplified
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.
An Understandable Version
But Paul replied, "I am not crazy, Your Excellency Festus; I am [just] speaking a message of truth and sound reason.
Anderson New Testament
But he replied: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
Bible in Basic English
Then Paul said, I am not off my head, most noble Festus, but my words are true and wise.
Common New Testament
But Paul said, "I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking the sober truth.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I am not mad, said he, most noble Festus, but what I say, is very sound truth.
Darby Translation
But Paul said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness;
Godbey New Testament
But Paul says, I am not a maniac, most noble Festus; but I speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
Goodspeed New Testament
"I am not raving, your Excellency Festus," said Paul, "I am telling the sober truth.
Julia Smith Translation
And he says, I am not frenzied, most excellent Festus; but I speak the words of truth and soundness of mind.
King James 2000
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and good sense.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But Paul said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking words of truth and rationality.
Modern King James verseion
But he said, Not to insanity, most noble Festus, but I speak words of truth and sanity.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Paul said, "I am not mad, most dear Festus: but speak the words of truth and soberness.
Moffatt New Testament
"Your excellency," said Paul to Festus, "I am not mad, I am speaking the sober truth.
Montgomery New Testament
"I am not mad, most noble Festus," said Paul,
NET Bible
But Paul replied, "I have not lost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words.
New Heart English Bible
But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
Noyes New Testament
But he saith, I am not mad, most noble Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness.
Sawyer New Testament
But he said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and sobriety.
The Emphasized Bible
But Paul - I am not raving (saith he), most noble Festus, - but, the declarations of truth and soberness, am I sounding forth:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but utter words of truth and sobriety.
Twentieth Century New Testament
"I am not mad, your Excellency," he replied; "on the contrary, the statements that I am making are true and sober.
Webster
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.
Williams New Testament
Paul answered, "I am not going crazy, your Excellency, Festus, but I am telling the straight truth.
World English Bible
But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
Worrell New Testament
But Paul says, "I am not mad, most noble Festus; but I utter words of truth and soberness.
Worsley New Testament
But he replied, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but I speak the words of truth and of a sound mind.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he saith, 'I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth;
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Not Quite Persuaded
24 And as he was thus making his defence, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself, much learning doth make thee mad. 25 But he said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter the words of truth and sobriety. 26 For the king knoweth of these things; to whom also I speak with freedom; for I am persuaded none of these things are hidden from him; for this was not done in a corner.
Cross References
Acts 23:26
As this man was seized by the Jews,
Acts 24:3
But that I may not trouble thee farther,
Luke 1:3
It seemed good to me also, having accurately traced all things from their first rise, to write unto thee in order, most noble Theophilus,
John 8:49
Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye dishonour me.
Titus 1:9
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 doctrine, uncorruptness, seriousness, Sound speech that cannot be reproved;
1 Peter 2:21-23
For even hereunto are ye called; for Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps:
1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing, but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are called to this, to inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:15
And be always ready to give an answer to every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear: