25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
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Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, …
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 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 hear…
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