Acts 26:25

Then Paul said, I am not off my head, most noble Festus, but my words are true and wise.

Bible in Basic English

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 when he made his answer in these words, Festus said in a loud voice, Paul, you are off your head; your great learning has made you unbalanced.

26For the king has knowledge of these things, to whom I am talking freely; being certain that all this is common knowledge to him; for it has not been done in secret.

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Cross References

John 8:49And this was the answer of Jesus: I have not an evil spirit; but I give honour to my Father and you do not give honour to me.

Acts 24:3In all things and in all places we are conscious of our great debt to you, most noble Felix.

Titus 2:7In all things see that you are an example of good works; holy in your teaching, serious in behaviour,

1 Peter 3:9Not giving back evil for evil, or curse for curse, but in place of cursing, blessing; because this is the purpose of God for you that you may have a heritage of 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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