Acts 26:25 Meaning and Explanation
“But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul calmly replies that he is not mad but speaks words of truth and sober reason.
What Does Acts 26:25 Mean?
Paul answers the charge with composure and courtesy. Far from being out of his mind, he tells the most noble Festus, he is speaking words of truth and sound, sober sense.
There is no panic in him, only steady conviction. Truth need not shout to defend itself; Paul meets the accusation of madness with calm reason. A settled heart, sure of what it knows, can answer scorn with gentleness and let the plain truth stand on its own.
Acts 26:25 in the Original Language
sophrosyne (σωφροσύνη), 'soberness' -- soundness of mind, self-controlled good sense, the very opposite of the madness Festus alleged.
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What does Acts 26:25 mean?
Paul calmly replies that he is not mad but speaks words of truth and sober reason.