Acts 26:25

And he says, “I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness I speak forth the sayings;

Literal Standard Version

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 he thus making a defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “You are mad, Paul; much learning turns you mad!”

26for the king knows concerning these things, before whom I also speak boldly, for none of these things, I am persuaded, are hidden from him; for this thing has not been 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 24:3always, also, and everywhere we receive it, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness;

Titus 2:7Concerning all things, present yourself [as] a pattern of good works—in the teaching [with] uncorruptedness, dignity,

1 Peter 3:9not giving back evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, blessing, having known that you were called to this, 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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