Acts 26:25
And Paul said: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and soberness.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
Cross References
John 8:49Jesus answered: I have not a devil: but I honour my Father, and you have dishonoured me.
Acts 24:3We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving.
Titus 2:7In all things shew thyself an example of good works, in doctrine, in integrity, in gravity,
1 Peter 3:9Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may 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 →