Acts 26:25

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Paul replied, 'I am not insane, most excellent Festus. What I am saying is true and reasonable.'

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  • Acts 23:26 : 26 Claudius Lysias, to His Excellency Governor Felix: Greetings.
  • Acts 24:3 : 3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we accept this with all gratitude.
  • Titus 1:9 : 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who oppose it.
  • Titus 2:7-8 : 7 In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching. 8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
  • 1 Pet 2:21-23 : 21 To this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example to follow in His footsteps. 22 He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth. 23 When He was reviled, He did not revile in return. When He suffered, He did not threaten, but entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly.
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary, give a blessing, because to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.
  • 1 Pet 3:15 : 15 But honor the Lord as holy in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
  • Luke 1:3 : 3 it also seemed good to me, since I have carefully followed everything from the beginning, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most excellent Theophilus,
  • John 8:49 : 49 Jesus answered, "I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.

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  • Acts 26:24
    83%

    24While Paul was making his defense, Festus said loudly, 'You are out of your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.'

  • Acts 26:26-32
    7 verses
    77%

    26The king knows about these matters, and I am speaking to him openly. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a hidden or obscure place.

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

    28Then Agrippa said to Paul, 'In such a short time, are you trying to persuade me to become a Christian?'

    29Paul replied, 'I pray to God that whether in a short or long time, not only you but all who are listening to me today might become as I am—except for these chains.'

    30The king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up and left.

    31As they were leaving, they began to discuss among themselves, saying, 'This man has done nothing deserving death or imprisonment.'

    32Agrippa said to Festus, 'This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.'

  • Acts 25:8-18
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    8Paul defended himself, saying, 'I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews, the temple, or Caesar.'

    9But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, replied to Paul, 'Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be tried there before me on these charges?'

    10Paul said, 'I am standing before Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you yourself clearly know.'

    11If I am guilty and have done anything deserving of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is nothing to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar.

    12Then Festus, after conferring with his council, replied, 'You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you will go.'

    13After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.

    14While they were spending many days there, Festus presented Paul’s case to the king, saying, 'There is a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix.'

    15When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, requesting a judgment against him.

    16I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused has met their accusers face to face and has had an opportunity to defend himself against the charges.

    17When they came here, I did not delay, but the next day took my seat at the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought in.

    18When the accusers stood up, they did not charge him with any of the crimes I had expected.

  • Acts 26:1-3
    3 verses
    71%

    1Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

    2I consider myself fortunate, King Agrippa, that today I am able to make my defense before you concerning all the accusations brought against me by the Jews.

    3Especially because you are so familiar with all the customs and controversies among the Jews. I therefore ask you to listen to me patiently.

  • Acts 25:20-27
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    20Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these charges.

    21But when Paul appealed to be held for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I could send him to Caesar.

    22Then Agrippa said to Festus, 'I would also like to hear this man myself.' 'You will hear him tomorrow,' Festus replied.

    23So the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience hall with the military officers and the prominent men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

    24Festus said, 'King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the entire Jewish population has petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer.'

    25However, I found that he had done nothing deserving of death. But since he himself has appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.

    26I have nothing definite to write to His Majesty about him. Therefore, I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, after conducting an investigation, I may have something to write.

    27For it seems unreasonable to me to send a prisoner without also specifying the charges against him.

  • Acts 24:10
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    10When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied, 'Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I make my defense cheerfully.'

  • Acts 26:19
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    19So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

  • Acts 24:25
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    25As Paul discussed righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and said, 'That is enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.'

  • Acts 25:4-6
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    4But Festus replied that Paul was being held in custody in Caesarea, and he himself intended to go there shortly.

    5He said, 'Therefore, let those who are influential among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong about this man, let them bring charges against him.'

    6After spending more than ten days among them, Festus went down to Caesarea. The next day, he took his seat on the judgment seat and ordered Paul to be brought in.

  • Acts 24:4
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    4But so as not to take more of your time, I beg you to listen to us briefly in your kindness.

  • Acts 23:1
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    1Gazing intently at the council, Paul said, 'Brothers, I have lived my life with a clear conscience before God up to this day.'

  • Acts 24:20-22
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    20Or let these men here state what wrongdoing they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin.

    21Unless it was for this one statement I made while standing among them: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am being judged before you today.'

    22Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the proceedings and said, 'When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.'

  • 2 Cor 5:13
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    13If we are out of our mind, as some say, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.

  • Rom 9:1
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    1I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms this through the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 22:26
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    26When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it, saying, 'What are you about to do? This man is a Roman citizen.'

  • Acts 21:39
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    39Paul answered, 'I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.'

  • Acts 24:27
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    27After two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Because he wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.

  • Acts 25:1
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    1Festus, therefore, having arrived in the province, went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea after three days.

  • Acts 24:13
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    13Nor can they prove to you the charges they are now bringing against me.

  • 2 Cor 11:17
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    17What I am saying, I do not say as from the Lord, but as if in foolishness, with this confidence of boasting.

  • 2 Cor 12:6
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    6For if I desire to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone think more of me than what they see in me or hear from me.