Acts 26:25

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and he saith, `I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 26:25 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Luke 1:3Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
  2. John 8:49“I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.
  3. Acts 23:26Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
  4. Acts 24:3In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
  5. Titus 1:9He 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.
  6. Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
  7. 1 Peter 2:21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
  8. 1 Peter 3:9Do 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.
  9. 1 Peter 3:15But 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,

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