Acts 26:25
Strong's Lexicon
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Paul
Παῦλος (Paulos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.

answered
φησίν (phēsin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 5346: To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.

“I am not insane,
μαίνομαι (mainomai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 3105: To be raving mad, speak as a madman. Middle voice from a primary mao; to rave as a 'maniac'.

most excellent
Κράτιστε (Kratiste)
Adjective - Vocative Masculine Singular - Superlative
Strong's Greek 2903: Superlative of a derivative of kratos; strongest, i.e. very honorable.

Festus;
Φῆστε (Phēste)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5347: Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman.

I am speaking
ἀποφθέγγομαι (apophthengomai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 669: To speak out, declare. From apo and phtheggomai; to enunciate plainly, i.e. Declare.

words
ῥήματα (rhēmata)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's Greek 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.

of truth
ἀληθείας (alētheias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 225: From alethes; truth.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

sobriety.
σωφροσύνης (sōphrosynēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4997: Soundness of mind, sanity; self-control, sobriety. From sophron; soundness of mind, i.e. sanity or self-control.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

Young's Literal Translation
and he saith, ‘I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth;

Holman Christian Standard 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.

New American Standard Bible
But Paul said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth.

King James Bible
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
"I am not insane, most excellent Festus," Paul replied. "What I am saying is true and reasonable.

New Living Translation
But Paul replied, "I am not insane, Most Excellent Festus. What I am saying is the sober truth.

English Standard Version
But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words.

New American Standard Bible
But Paul said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth.

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

Holman Christian Standard 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.

NET Bible
But Paul replied, "I have not lost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words.

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
and he saith, 'I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth;
















Cross References
Jeremiah 29:26
The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.

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,

Acts 23:26
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

Acts 24:3
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

Acts 1:1
The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,

Acts 26:24
And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.

Acts 26:23
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.

Acts 26:22
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:

Acts 26:26
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.

Acts 26:27
King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.

Acts 26:28
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
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