7 Bible Verses about Madness

but was reproved for his offense; a dumb animal spoke with a human voice and stopped the prophet's madness.

These words again led to a difference of opinion among the Jews. Many of them said, "He is under the power of a demon and is going crazy. Why are you listening to Him?" Others said, "These are not the words of a man who is under the power of a demon. A demon cannot make the eyes of the blind see, can he?"

But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, "This man is not driving out demons except by the help of Beelzebub, the prince of the demons."

And again the crowds gathered so that it was not possible for them even to take their meals. His kinsmen heard of it and came over to get hold of Him, for they kept saying, "He has gone crazy." And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem kept saying, "He is under the spell of Beelzebub and by the help of the prince of the demons He drives out the demons."

But some of them said, "It is with the help of Beelzebub, the prince of demons, that He is driving the demons out."

As Paul continued to make his defense, Festus shouted aloud, "You are going crazy, Paul! That great learning of yours is driving you crazy!" Paul answered, "I am not going crazy, your Excellency, Festus, but I am telling the straight truth.

For if I did go crazy, it was for God's glory; and if I am keeping my head cool, it is for your good.