Acts 26:25

ὁ δὲ Οὐ μαίνομαι φησίν κράτιστε Φῆστε ἀλλ' ἀληθείας καὶ σωφροσύνης ῥήματα ἀποφθέγγομαι
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
ὁ
G3588 T-NSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
Οὐ
G3756
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
μαίνομαι
G3105
mainomai
through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a ___%___maniac___%___
  • to be mad, to rave
    • of one who so speaks that he seems not to be in his right mind
φησίν
G5346
phēmi
to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e., speak or say
  • to make known one's thoughts, to declare
    • "to say
κράτιστε
G2903
kratistos
strongest, i.e., (in dignity) very honorable
  • mightiest, strongest, noblest, most illustrious, best, most excellent
    • used in addressing men of prominent rank or office
Φῆστε
G5347
phēstos
festival
festal; Phestus (i.e., Festus), a Roman
  • the successor of Felix as procurator of Judea
ἀλλ'
G235
alla
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • but
    • nevertheless, notwithstanding
      • "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
ἀληθείας
G225
alētheia
truth
  • objectively
    • what is true in any matter under consideration
      • truly, in truth, according to truth
        • "of a truth, in reality, in fact, certainly
      what is true in things appertaining to God and the duties of man, moral and religious truth
      • in the greatest latitude
        • "the true notions of God which are open to human reason without his supernatural intervention
      the truth as taught in the Christian religion, respecting God and the execution of his purposes through Christ, and respecting the duties of man, opposing alike to the superstitions of the Gentiles and the inventions of the Jews, and the corrupt opinions and precepts of false teachers even among Christians
    subjectively
    • truth as a personal excellence
      • that candour of mind which is free from affection, pretence, simulation, falsehood, deceit
καὶ
G2532
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
σωφροσύνης
G4997
sōphrosynē
soundness of mind, i.e., (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control
  • soundness of mind
    • "self-control, sobriety
ῥήματα
G4487
rhēma
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever
  • that which is or has been uttered by the living voice, thing spoken, word
    • any sound produced by the voice and having definite meaning
      • "speech, discourse
      • what one has said
      a series of words joined together into a sentence (a declaration of one's mind made in words)
      • an utterance
        • "a saying of any sort as a message, a narrative
        • concerning some occurrence
    subject matter of speech, thing spoken of
    • so far forth as it is a matter of narration
      • "so far as it is a matter of command"a matter of dispute, case at law
ἀποφθέγγομαι
G669
apophthengomai
to enunciate plainly, i.e., declare
  • to speak out, speak forth, pronounce
    • not a word of everyday speech but one ___%___belonging to dignified and elevated discourse___%___

ὁ δὲ Οὐ μαίνομαι φησίν κράτιστε Φῆστε ἀλλ' ἀληθείας καὶ σωφροσύνης ῥήματα ἀποφθέγγομαι
25
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
Cross References

Acts 23:26

Κλαύδιος Λυσίας τῷ κρατίστῳ ἡγεμόνι Φήλικι χαίρειν
26
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

Titus 1:9

ἀντεχόμενον τοῦ κατὰ τὴν διδαχὴν πιστοῦ λόγου ἵνα δυνατὸς ᾖ καὶ παρακαλεῖν ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ καὶ τοὺς ἀντιλέγοντας ἐλέγχειν
9
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Titus 2:7

περὶ πάντα σεαυτὸν παρεχόμενος τύπον καλῶν ἔργων ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀδιἀφθορίαν σεμνότητα ἀφθαρσιαν
7
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

1 Peter 3:9

μὴ ἀποδιδόντες κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ ἢ λοιδορίαν ἀντὶ λοιδορίας τοὐναντίον δὲ εὐλογοῦντες εἰδότες ὅτι εἰς τοῦτο ἐκλήθητε ἵνα εὐλογίαν κληρονομήσητε
9
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 2:21

εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ ἐκλήθητε ὅτι καὶ Χριστὸς ἔπαθεν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν ἡμῖν ὑπολιμπάνων ὑπογραμμὸν ἵνα ἐπακολουθήσητε τοῖς ἴχνεσιν αὐτοῦ
21
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Acts 24:3

πάντῃ τε καὶ πανταχοῦ ἀποδεχόμεθα κράτιστε Φῆλιξ μετὰ πάσης εὐχαριστίας
3
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

Luke 1:3

ἔδοξεν κἀμοὶ παρηκολουθηκότι ἄνωθεν πᾶσιν ἀκριβῶς καθεξῆς σοι γράψαι κράτιστε Θεόφιλε
3
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

1 Peter 3:15

κύριον δὲ τὸν Θεὸν ἁγιάσατε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν ἕτοιμοι δὲ ἀεὶ πρὸς ἀπολογίαν παντὶ τῷ αἰτοῦντι ὑμᾶς λόγον περὶ τῆς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐλπίδος μετά πρᾳΰτητος καί φόβου
15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

John 8:49

ἀπεκρίθη Ἰησοῦς Ἐγὼ δαιμόνιον οὐκ ἔχω ἀλλὰ τιμῶ τὸν πατέρα μου καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀτιμάζετέ με
49
Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
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