Acts 26:25

But Paul says, I am not mad, eminent Festus, but I speak forth sayings of truth and soberness.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

24And while he made a defense by these things, Festus said in a loud voice, Paul, thou are mad. Much scholarship is driving thee into madness.

26For the king knows about these things, before whom I also speak boldly. For I am convinced not any of these things, nothing, to be hidden from him. For this was not done in a corner.

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Cross References

John 8:49Jesus answered, I have no demon, but I honor my Father, and ye dishonor me.

Acts 24:3we welcome, both always and everywhere, eminent Felix, with all thankfulness.

Titus 2:7Concerning all things presenting thyself a pattern of good works in the doctrine: incorruption, dignity, incorruptibility,

1 Peter 3:9not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but instead giving praise, knowing that ye were called for this, so that ye might inherit a blessing.

Matthew Henry on Acts 26:25-32

Paul's Fifth Defence. 24 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. 26 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. 27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. 28 Then… Read the whole commentary →

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