Acts 26:25
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And Paul said: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and soberness.

I am not.

John 8:49 Jesus answered: I have not a devil: but I honour my Father. And you have dishonoured me.

1 Peter 2:21-23 For unto this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps. . . .

1 Peter 3:9,15 Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing. . . .

most.

Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor, Felix, greeting:

*Gr:

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

Luke 1:3 It seemed good to me also, having diligently attained to all things from the beginning, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

*Gr:

words.

Titus 1:9 Embracing that faithful word which is according to doctrine, that he may be able to exhort in sound doctrine and to convince the gainsayers.

Titus 2:7,8 In all things shew thyself an example of good works, in doctrine, in integrity, in gravity, . . .

Context
Festus Interrupts Paul's Defense
24As he spoke these things and made his answer, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, thou art beside thyself: much learning doth make thee mad. 25And Paul said: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and soberness. 26For the king knoweth of these things, to whom also I speak with confidence. For I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him. For neither was any of these things done in a corner.…
Cross References
Jeremiah 29:26
The Lord hath made thee priest instead of Joiada the priest, that thou shouldst be ruler in the house of the Lord, over every man that raveth and prophesieth, to put him in the stocks, and into prison.

Luke 1:3
It seemed good to me also, having diligently attained to all things from the beginning, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

Acts 23:26
Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor, Felix, greeting:

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

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.

vvv,
Οὐ (Ou)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

“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.


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

But Paul says, "I am not insane, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and sobriety.

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

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

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

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

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

"I am not mad, most noble Festus," replied Paul; "I am speaking words of sober truth.

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

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