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Berean Standard Bible

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

Acts 26:25

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Festus interrupts Paul's defense by shouting that his great learning has driven him mad. Paul answers calmly.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he said, 'I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas él dijo: No estoy loco, excelentísimo Festo, sino que hablo palabras de verdad y de templanza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pablo contestó: ―No estoy loco, excelentísimo Festo. Lo que digo es cierto y no es ninguna locura.

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