Acts 26:27 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 26:24-32

We have reason to think that Paul had a great deal more to say in defence of the gospel he preached, and for the honour of it, and to recommend it to the good opinion of this noble audience; he had just fallen upon that which was the life of the cause?the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and here he is in his element; now he warms more than before, his mouth is opened towards them, his heart is enlarged. Lead him but to this subject, and let him have leave to go on, and he will never... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 26:24-31

26:24-31 As Paul was making his defence, Festus cried out, "Paul, you are mad. Much learning has turned you to madness." But Paul said, "I am not mad, Festus, your Excellency, but I am uttering words of truth and sense. The king has knowledge of these things and it is to him that I boldly talk; for I do not think that any of these things are escaping him; for this was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do." Agrippa said, "You surely think that you are... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 26:27

King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets ?.... What they have said concerning the person, office, sufferings, death, and resurrection of Christ, and that what they have said is fulfilled in Jesus of Nazareth? I know that thou believest ; that what the prophets said were true, and are accomplished. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 26:27

Believest thou the prophets? - Having made his elegant compliment and vindication to Festus, he turns to Agrippa; and, with this strong appeal to his religious feeling, says, Believest thou the prophets? and immediately anticipates his reply, and, with great address, speaks for him, I know that thou believest. The inference from this belief necessarily was: "As thou believest the prophets, and I have proved that the prophets have spoken about Christ, as suffering and, triumphing over death,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:1-32

Paul before Festus and Agrippa. His address may be divided as follows:— I. THE REMARKABLE STORY OF HIS LIFE . ( Acts 26:1-18 .) 1. His life in Judaism. He had been brought up, as all knew, in the strictest sect of his religion, a Pharisee. Paul's example, it has been remarked, lends no countenance to the fallacy that dissolute students make the best preachers. He had been conscientious from the first, a friend of virtue, and a servant of the Law. He had not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:1-32

The apostolic defense in the presence of Festus and Agrippa. I. THE BEARING OF THE MAN . Dignity, gentleness, courtesy—a true Christian gentleman. II. THE APPEAL TO FACTS . The incontrovertible evidence. "Once I was a persecutor; now I am a disciple." III. THE PROCLAMATION OF A DIVINE MISSION . Showing that there was reason in his firmness and confidence; he was divinely sent and would be divinely cared for. IV. THE CHALLENGE TO TRY ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:24-28

The Christian's desire. The point of deepest interest in this scene is Paul's reply to Agrippa. There the nobility of the apostle is conspicuously present. But it is worth while to glance, first, at— I. THE BLINDNESS OF SIN . ( Acts 26:24 .) It makes mistakes of the greatest magnitude; it looks at the wisdom of God and mistakes it for madness. So it judged incarnate wisdom ( John 10:30 ). So we are to expect it will judge us; for "the things of the Spirit of God are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:24-32

A threefold illustration of the irrepressible energy of the truth. This paragraph has its value, and that a great value, in the grouping of its contents. And the three members that make the group are worthy each of individual consideration as well. But here we notice only certain great though general facts. I. THE ENERGY OF TRUTH . It will not let Festus remain silent in the court. Immediately afterwards it shows that Agrippa cannot persuade himself to hold his peace before... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 26:27

King Agrippa - This bold personal address is an instance of Paul’s happy manner of appeal. He does it to bring in the testimony of Agrippa to meet the charge of Festus that he was deranged.Believest thou the prophets? - The prophecies respecting the character, the sufferings, and the death of the Messiah.I know that thou believest - Agrippa was a Jew; and, as such, he of course believed the prophets. Perhaps, too, from what Paul knew of his personal character, he might confidently affirm that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 26:25-29

Acts 26:25-29. But he said Calmly, and with a perfect command of himself, not in the least provoked by such an invidious imputation; I am not mad, most noble Festus A title properly belonging to a Roman propretor. How inexpressibly beautiful is this reply! How strong! yet, how decent and respectful! Madmen seldom call men by their names and titles of honour. Thus, also, Paul refutes the charge. But utter the words of truth Confirmed in the next verse; and soberness The very reverse of... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 26:24-32

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 26:24-31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 26:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 26:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:1-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:1-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:24-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:24-32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 26:27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 26:25-29

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