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Acts 26:25

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23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

24 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.

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

26 For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.

27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.

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BSB
But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
KJV
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
WEB
But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
ASV
But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
DARBY
But Paul said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness;
BLB
But Paul says, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus, but I declare forth words of truth and sobriety.
ÅB
Men han sier: Jeg er ikke vanvittig, mektigste Festus! men jeg taler sanne og sindige ord.
OTB
Men Paulus svarte: «Jeg er ikke gal, mest utmerkede Festus, men taler ord av sannhet og fornuft.
B1930
Men han sier: Jeg er ikke vanvittig, mektigste Festus! men jeg taler sanne og sindige ord.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Acts 23:26

    Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

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  • 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.

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  • Titus 2:7–8

    In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

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  • John 8:49

    Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

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  • 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,

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  • 1 Peter 3:9

    Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

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  • Acts 24:3

    We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

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  • 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:

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