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Acts 26:25 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Acts 26:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 26 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.”
Acts 26:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 26:25
I am not mad, most noble Festus (Οὐ μαίνομαι, κράτιστε Φῆστε)—Paul's dignified response to Festus's outburst models Christian apologetics: calm, respectful (using the honorific 'kratiste'), yet unyielding. The Greek 'mainomai' (to rave, be insane) was Festus's diagnosis for Paul's resurrection preaching and prophetic fulfillment claims. Words of truth and soberness (ἀληθείας καὶ σωφροσύνης ῥήματα)—Paul contrasts divine revelation with madness. 'Aletheia' (truth) emphasizes objective reality, while 'sophrosyne' (soundness of mind, self-control) was a prized Greco-Roman virtue. Paul claims the g...
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Cross-References for Acts 26:25
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“that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine”
“seriousness”
“because Christ also suffered for us”
“with humility and fear:”
“having traced the course of all things accurately from the first”
“I don't have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.,Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.,,,,,,,,”
“or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called”
“most excellent Felix”