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Acts 26:25

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23 that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”

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

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

26 For 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.

27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.
KJV
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
WEB
But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
ASV
But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
DARBY
But Paul said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness;
BLB
But Paul says, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus, but I declare forth words of truth and sobriety.
ÅB
Men han sier: Jeg er ikke vanvittig, mektigste Festus! men jeg taler sanne og sindige ord.
OTB
Men Paulus svarte: «Jeg er ikke gal, mest utmerkede Festus, men taler ord av sannhet og fornuft.
B1930
Men han sier: Jeg er ikke vanvittig, mektigste Festus! men jeg taler sanne og sindige ord.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Acts 23:26

    Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.

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  • Titus 1:9

    He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.

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  • Titus 2:7–8

    In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

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  • John 8:49

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

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  • Luke 1:3

    Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

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  • 1 Peter 3:9

    Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

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  • Acts 24:3

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

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  • 1 Peter 2:21–23

    For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:

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