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Acts 26:25

But Paul answered, “Your Excellency, Festus, I am not raving insanely. On the contrary, what I am saying is true and sensible!

Translation for Translators

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

24Before Paul could say anything further to defend himself, Festus shouted: “Paul, you are crazy! You have studied too much, and it has made you insane!”

26King Agrippa knows the things that I have been talking about, and I can speak confidently to him about them. I am sure that he knows [LIT] these things, because people everywhere [IDM] have heard [LIT] about what happened to Jesus.”

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Cross References

John 8:49Jesus replied, “A demon does not control me! I honor my Father, and you do not honor me!

Acts 24:3Therefore, sir, we (exc) always gratefully acknowledge everything that you have done for all of us, wherever you have done those things.

Titus 2:7You yourself must continually do what is good in order that others will see how they should behave. Teach the believers sincerely and seriously;

1 Peter 3:9When people do evil things to you or insult you, do not ◄retaliate/repay them by► doing evil things to them or insulting them. Instead, ask God to bless them, because that is what you have been chosen by God {what God called you} to do, in order that you may receive a blessing from him.

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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