Acts 26:25

"I am not mad, most noble Festus," replied Paul; "I am speaking words of sober truth.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

24As Paul thus made his defence, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, "You are raving mad, Paul; and great learning is driving you mad."

26For the King, to whom I speak freely, knows about these matters. I am not to be persuaded that any detail of them has escaped his notice; for these things have not been done in a corner.

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Cross References

John 8:49"I am not possessed by a demon," replied Jesus. "On the contrary I honour my Father, and you dishonour me.

Acts 24:3in every instance and in every place we accept them with profound gratitude.

Titus 2:7and above all make your own life a pattern of right conduct, having in your teaching no taint of insincerity, but a serious tone,

1 Peter 3:9not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary, giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been called by God to inherit.

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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