Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.

Bible References

Alexander

1 Timothy 1:20
Hymenaeus and Alexander are among them, and I have delivered them to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.
2 Timothy 4:14
Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his works.

Beckoned

Acts 12:17
Motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he explained to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Report these things to James and the brothers,” he said. Then he departed and went to a different place.
Acts 13:16
Then Paul stood up and motioned with his hand and said: “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen!
Acts 21:40
After he had given permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned with his hand to the people. When there was a great hush, he addressed them in the Hebrew language:

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Acts 24:10
When the governor motioned to him to speak, Paul replied: “Because I know you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I am glad to offer my defense in what concerns me.
Luke 1:22
When he did come out, he could not speak to them. Then they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept making signs to them and remained speechless.

His

Acts 22:1
“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
Acts 26:1
Agrippa said to Paul, “It is permitted for you to speak for yourself.”

Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:
Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and establishment of the gospel.

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