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
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 →