Acts 26:25

World English Bible (2000)

But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.

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  • Acts 23:26 : 26 "Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.
  • Acts 24:3 : 3 we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
  • Titus 1:9 : 9 holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.
  • Titus 2:7-8 : 7 in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, 8 and soundness of speech that can't be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.
  • 1 Pet 2:21-23 : 21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps, 22 who did not sin, "neither was deceit found in his mouth." 23 Who, when he was cursed, didn't curse back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
  • 1 Pet 3:15 : 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:
  • Luke 1:3 : 3 it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;
  • John 8:49 : 49 Jesus answered, "I don't have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.

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  • Acts 26:24
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    24As he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!"

  • Acts 26:26-32
    7 verses
    77%

    26For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner.

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

    28Agrippa said to Paul, "With a little persuasion are you trying to make me a Christian?"

    29Paul said, "I pray to God, that whether with little or with much, not only you, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these bonds."

    30The king rose up with the governor, and Bernice, and those who sat with them.

    31When they had withdrawn, they spoke one to another, saying, "This man does nothing worthy of death or of bonds."

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

  • Acts 25:8-18
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    73%

    8while he said in his defense, "Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I sinned at all."

    9But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, and be judged by me there concerning these things?"

    10But Paul 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 also know very well.

    11For if I have done wrong, and have committed anything worthy of death, I don't refuse to die; but if none of those things is true that they accuse me of, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar!"

    12Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, "You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you shall go."

    13Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea, and greeted Festus.

    14As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying, "There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

    15about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a sentence against him.

    16To whom I answered that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction, before the accused has met the accusers face to face, and has had opportunity to make his defense concerning the matter laid against him.

    17When therefore they had come together here, I didn't delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought.

    18Concerning whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought no charge of such things as I supposed;

  • Acts 26:1-3
    3 verses
    71%

    1Agrippa said to Paul, "You may speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand, and made his defense.

    2"I think myself happy, King Agrippa, that I am to make my defense before you this day concerning all the things that I am accused by the Jews,

    3especially because you are expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.

  • Acts 25:20-27
    8 verses
    70%

    20Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

    21But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar."

    22Agrippa said to Festus, "I also would like to hear the man myself." "Tomorrow," he said, "you shall hear him."

    23So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

    24Festus said, "King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews petitioned me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.

    25But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and as he himself appealed to the emperor I determined to send him.

    26Of whom I have no certain thing to write to my lord. Therefore I have brought him forth before you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, that, after examination, I may have something to write.

    27For it seems to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not to also specify the charges against him."

  • Acts 24:10
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    10When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, "Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,

  • Acts 26:19
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    19"Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

  • Acts 24:25
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    25As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."

  • Acts 25:4-6
    3 verses
    68%

    4However Festus answered that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart shortly.

    5"Let them therefore," said he, "that are in power among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong in the man, let them accuse him."

    6When he had stayed among them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea, and on the next day he sat on the judgment seat, and commanded Paul to be brought.

  • Acts 24:4
    68%

    4But, that I don't delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.

  • Acts 23:1
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    1Paul, looking steadfastly at the council, said, "Brothers, I have lived before God in all good conscience until this day."

  • Acts 24:20-22
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    20Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council,

    21unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing among them, 'Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!'"

    22But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, "When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case."

  • 2 Cor 5:13
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    13For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God. Or if we are of sober mind, it is for you.

  • Rom 9:1
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    1I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit,

  • Acts 22:26
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    26When the centurion heard it, he went to the commanding officer and told him, "Watch what you are about to do, for this man is a Roman!"

  • Acts 21:39
    66%

    39But Paul said, "I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. I beg you, allow me to speak to the people."

  • Acts 24:27
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    27But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.

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

  • Acts 24:13
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    13Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me.

  • 2 Cor 11:17
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    17That which I speak, I don't speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting.

  • 2 Cor 12:6
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    6For if I would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, so that no man may think more of me than that which he sees in me, or hears from me.