Acts 26:25

But he answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

Majority Standard Bible

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

24At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”

26For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.

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Cross References

John 8:49“I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

Acts 24:3In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.

Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, incorruptibility,

1 Peter 3:9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, knowing that to this you were called so 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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