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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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But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
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But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
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But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
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But Paul says, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus, but I declare forth words of truth and sobriety.
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Acts 26
23 that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”
24 At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”
25 But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
26 For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.
27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”
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