7 Bible Verses about Madness

but he was rebuked for his transgression: for an ass, as dumb as it was, spoke with an articulate voice, and reprimanded the extravagance of the prophet.

There was another schism therefore among the Jews, occasion'd by this discourse. for many of them said, he is possess'd with a demon, and is mad; why do you mind him? others said, this is not the language of one possess'd: can a demon give sight to the blind?

but the Pharisees upon hearing this said, he exorcizes devils, by virtue only of Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

After this they went into an house, and the crowd press'd again upon them, so as to hinder them from taking their meal. when his relations heard of this, they went to his relief, for it was said, he fainted away. Some Scribes, who were come from Jerusalem, said, he is confederate with Beelzebub, the prince of the demons enables him to dispossess demons.

but some of them said, he casteth out demons by Beelzebub the prince of the demons.

As he was thus making his defence, Festus broke out into this exclamation, "Paul, you are mad: much study has turn'd your brain." I am not mad, said he, most noble Festus, but what I say, is very sound truth.

for if I glory even to transport, my glorying is in God: if I am moderate, my glorying is for your service.