Acts 26:25

But he said, “I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I boldly declare words of truth and reason.

English Majority Text (NT)

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

24Now as he spoke these things, Festus said with a loud voice, “You are mad, Paul! Your higher learning is driving you to madness!”

26For the king knows about these things, to whom also I speak freely; for I am persuaded that none of these things escapes his notice, since this thing was not done in a corner.

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Cross References

John 8:49Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon; but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

Acts 24:3both in everything and everywhere we accept it, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving.

Titus 2:7in all respects showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, incorruptibility,

1 Peter 3:9not rendering evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called for this purpose, 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 →

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