Acts 26:25

Acts 26:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
• New International Version (NIV)“I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But Paul said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But he said, “I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason.

Context of Acts 26:25

23that the Messiah would suffer, and that, as the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.” 24As he was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You’re out of your mind, Paul! Too much study is driving you mad.” But Paul replied, “I’m not out of my mind, most excellent Festus. On the contrary, I’m speaking words of truth and good judgment. 26For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak boldly to him. For I am convinced that none of these things has escaped his notice, since this was not done in a corner. 27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you believe.”

Acts 26:25 word by word

ὁ δὲ Παῦλος· οὐ μαίνομαί φησιν κράτιστε Φῆστε, ἀλλ᾽ ἀληθείας καὶ σωφροσύνης ῥήματα ἀποφθέγγομαι.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Butδέde · thenG1161
• he saidφημίphēmi · to assertG5346
• I amμαίνομαιmainomai · to raveG3105
• notοὐou · noG3756
• most nobleκράτιστοςkratistos · excellentG2903
• FestusΦῆστοςPhēstos · FestusG5347
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• speak forthἀποφθέγγομαιapophtheggomai · to declareG669
• the wordsῥῆμαrhēma · declarationG4487
• of truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• sobernessσωφροσύνηsōphrosunē · mental soundnessG4997

Cross-references for Acts 26:25

• John 8:49“I do not have a demon,” Jesus answered. “On the contrary, I honor my Father and you dishonor me.
• 1 Peter 2:21For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
• 1 Peter 3:9not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.
• Acts 23:26Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.
• Acts 24:3We acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with utmost gratitude.
• Luke 1:3So it also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus,

Commentaries on Acts 26:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25I am not mad, most noble Festus - This most sensible, appropriate, and modest answer, was the fullest proof he could give of his sound sense and discretion. The title, Ϛ, most noble, or most excellent, which he gives to Festus, shows at once that he was far above indulging any sentiment of anger or displeasure at Festus, though he had called him a madman; and it shows farther that, with the strictest conscientiousness, even an apostle may give titles of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25I am not mad - I am not deranged. There are few more happy turns than what Paul gives to this accusation of Festus. He might have appealed to the course of his argument; he might have dwelt on the importance of the subject, and continued to reason; but he makes an appeal at once to Agrippa, and brings him in for a witness that he was not deranged. This would be far more likely to make an impression on the mind of Festus than anything that Paul could say…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 24-32Verses 24-32 It becomes us, on all occasions, to speak the words of truth and soberness, and then we need not be troubled at the unjust censures of men. Active and laborious followers of the gospel often have been despised as dreamers or madmen, for believing such doctrines and such wonderful facts; and for attesting that the same faith and diligence, and an experience like their own, are necessary to all men, whatever their rank, in order to their…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 25-2625-26. I am not mad, most noble Festus, but, &c.--Can anything surpass this reply, for readiness, self-possession, calm dignity? Every word of it refuted the rude charge, though Festus, probably, did not intend to hurt the prisoner's feelings.Read the comment

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In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Acts 26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings