Atos 26:24-27:26 NVIPT

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 26:24

Paul’s knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures impressed Festus, added confirmation that Paul probably said more than Luke chose to record here. The Greek words ta polla . . . grammata, translated "great learning" (lit. the many writings), indicate that it was Paul’s knowledge of the Scriptures that impressed Festus, not his general knowledge. However the governor did not understand the significance of Paul’s beliefs. To him they seemed incomprehensible. He concluded that Paul was a zealous... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 26:24-29

Paul’s appeal to Agrippa 26:24-29 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 26:1-32

Defence before Agrippa1-32. St. Paul before Agrippa. This speech, though in form a defence to the Jews, is really intended by St. Luke to be St. Paul’s defence to the world—an apology for his whole life and work.Analysis. Opening compliment to Agrippa (Acts 26:2-3); the Apostle’s orthodox Pharisaic education (Acts 26:4-5); he is really called in question because he believes in the hope of all orthodox Jews, the coming of the Messiah, and the Resurrection (Acts 26:6-8); his persecution of the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Acts 26:24

(24) Festus said with a loud voice.—The description may be noted as one of the touches of vividness indicating that the writer relates what he had actually heard. The Roman governor forgot the usual dignity of his office, and burst, apparently, into a loud laugh of scorn.Much learning doth make thee mad.—The Greek gives a neuter plural: Thy many writings are turning thee to madness. The word was one which was used by the Jews for the collected body of their sacred writings and traditions, as in... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Acts 26:1-32

Reasons for Doubt Acts 26:8 That is a new apologetic; that is a Strategic move of the first order. This is new to me; that is a masterstroke. What a sagacious statesman was the Apostle Paul! Hitherto we had been thinking that it was the place of faith to give reasons; the Apostle pushes the war to the other side, and says, You must give reasons for your doubt. Why, that opens a wide field of criticism and observation and profitable comment. It is the Apostle who says, Stand up, and defend... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Acts 26:1-32

CHAPTER 26 1. The Address of the Apostle Paul (Acts 26:2-23 ). 2. The Interruption by Festus and the Appeal to the King (Acts 26:24-29 ). 3. The Verdict (Acts 26:30-32 ). The opening words of the Apostle are indeed gracious. Even as he stands in chains the great Apostle counts himself happy. His happiness consisted in the knowledge that he was now privileged to bear witness of His Lord and the Gospel committed to him before such an audience. What an opportunity it was to him, and how he... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Acts 26:24

26:24 {8} And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.(8) The wisdom of God is madness to fools, yet nonetheless we must boldly confirm the truth. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 26:1-32

At Agrippa's invitation to him to speak, Paul is fully prepared. He expresses his happiness at being privileged to answer for himself to the king, especially because he knew Agrippa to be an expert in reference to the customs of the Jews and as to questions connected with the Jewish law. He respectfully requests to be heard patiently. He refers briefly to his own past history, well known to the Jews, that he had lived in strict conformity to the Jewish law, a Pharisee. He immediately declares... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Acts 26:1-32

PAUL A PRISONER AT CAESAREA There are three dignitaries of the Roman Empire before whom Paul now has a hearing Felix, Festus and Agrippa. The circumstances in the first instance show the great importance the Jewish leaders attached to the matter, since the high priest himself journeyed to Caesarea as an accuser of Paul, bringing with him not only a number of the elders but a Roman lawyer (Acts 24:1 ). The latter’s indictment of Paul contains three counts, that of a political plotter, a... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Acts 26:1-32

Chapter 92 Prayer Almighty God, may we, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, be counted worthy at the last to take part in the song of Moses and the Lamb. We have hope that this shall be so, if our hearts condemn us not. We believe that thou dost speak through them the word of confidence. We feel that we must take part in the song which praises thee, for our whole life answers thy life, our whole nature rises in response to thy light. We love thee; we love thy Son, by whom alone we... read more