Acts 26:25

Modern

But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

Traditional

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

Literal

But Paul says, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus, but I declare forth words of truth and sobriety.

Latin

Et Paulus: Non insanio, inquit, optime Feste, sed veritatis et sobrietatis verba loquor.

Greek

English

But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

Theme notes and profiles

Acts 23:26
Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
Titus 2:7–8
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Titus 1:9
He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
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,
1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
Acts 24:3
In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
John 8:49
“I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.
1 Peter 2:21–23
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Festus: Roman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case; sent him to Rome Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles