King James Version
Acts 26:25 in the King James Version says “But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.” — study this verse from Acts chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.”
Acts 26:25 · KJV
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.
And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad .
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
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.
King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“soberness”
G4997soundness of mind, i.e., (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control
“the words”
G4487an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat
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