Acts 26:25

and he saith, 'I am not mad, most noble Festus, but of truth and soberness the sayings I speak forth;

Young's Literal Translation

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 defence, Festus with a loud voice said, 'Thou art mad, Paul; much learning doth turn thee mad;'

26for the king doth know concerning these things, before whom also I speak boldly, for none of these things, I am persuaded, are hidden from him; for this thing hath not been done in a corner;

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Cross References

John 8:49Jesus answered, 'I have not a demon, but I honour my Father, and ye dishonour me;

Acts 24:3always, also, and everywhere we receive it, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness;

Titus 2:7concerning all things thyself showing a pattern of good works; in the teaching uncorruptedness, gravity, incorruptibility,

1 Peter 3:9not giving back evil for evil, or railing for railing, and on the contrary, blessing, having known that to this ye were called, that a blessing ye may 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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