1 Corinthians 9:3
Here is my reply to my inquisitors.
Acts 22:1
"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defence I now make before you."
Acts 25:16
I told them Romans were not in the habit of giving up any man until the accused met the accusers face to face and had a chance of defending himself against the impeachment.
1 Corinthians 14:37
If anyone considers himself a prophet or gifted with the Spirit, let him understand that what I write to you is a command of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 10:7-8
Look at this obvious fact. So-and-so is perfectly sure he 'belongs to Christ'? Well then, let him understand, on second thoughts, that I 'belong to Christ' as much as he does.
2 Corinthians 12:16-19
But let that pass, you say; I was not a burden to you, no, but I was clever enough to dupe you with my tricks? Was I?
2 Corinthians 13:3
That will prove to you that I am indeed a spokesman of Christ. It is no weak Christ you have to do with, but a Christ of power.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Put yourselves to the proof, not me; test yourselves, to see if you are in the faith. Do you not understand that Christ Jesus is within you? Otherwise you must be failures.
2 Corinthians 13:10
I am writing thus to you in absence, so that when I do come I may not have to deal sharply with you; I have the Lord's authority for that, but he gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you.
Philippians 1:7
It is only natural for me to be thinking of you all in this way, for alike in my prison and as I defend and vindicate the gospel, I bear in mind how you all share with me in the grace divine.
Philippians 1:17
but the former proclaim Christ for their own ends, with mixed motives, intending to annoy me as I lie in prison.
2 Timothy 4:16
The first time I had to defend myself, I had no supporters; everyone deserted me. God grant it may not be brought up against them!