Acts 26:25

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speake foorth the words of trueth and sobernesse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But Paul *said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then Paul said, I am not off my head, most noble Festus, but my words are true and wise.
- Basic English Bible

But Paul answered, "I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But Paul said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness;
- Darby Bible

And Paul said: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and soberness.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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

But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Acts 26:25

26:25 I am not mad, most excellent Festus - The style properly belonging to a Roman propretor. How inexpressibly beautiful is this reply! How strong! yet how decent and respectful! Mad men seldom call men by their names, and titles of honour. Thus also St. Paul refutes the charge. But utter the words of truth (confirmed in the next verse) and sobriety - The very reverse of madness. And both these remain, even when the men of God act with the utmost vehemence.