Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.
Brethren
Bible References
Brethren
Acts 7:2
He said: Men, brothers and fathers, listen; The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran.
Acts 13:26
Men and brothers, children of Abraham, and you of the nations who respect God, the message of salvation is sent to you.
Acts 23:1
Paul looked straight at the Council and said: Fellow Israelites! My conscience is perfectly clear about the way in which I have lived before God to this very day.
Acts 28:17
Then after three days he sent for the chief men of the Jews. When they assembled, he said to them: My brothers, though I had done nothing against the people or the ways of our fathers, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
My
Acts 19:33
The crowd of Jews thrust Alexander forward. Alexander motioned with his hand and wanted to make a defense to the people.
Acts 24:10
The governor motioned for Paul to speak. He said, I know that you have been a judge for this nation for many years. For this reason I cheerfully make my defense.
Acts 25:8
Paul defended himself: Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I committed any sin.
Acts 26:1
Agrippa said to Paul, You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched out his arm and began his defense,
Luke 12:11
When you are brought before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about what you will say to answer them.
Luke 21:14
Do not think about what you will say before it happens.
Romans 2:15
They show the work of the law written in their hearts. Their conscience also bears witness, and their thoughts accuse or excuse them.
1 Corinthians 9:3
My answer (defense) to those who examine me is as follows:
2 Corinthians 7:11
This very thing that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it made in you, what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, yes what vindication! You demonstrated yourself to innocent in the matter.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for you're up building.
Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to feel this way on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart. Both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news you are all partakers with me of grace.
2 Timothy 4:16
At first no one defended me. They all abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.
1 Peter 3:15
Sanctify the Christ as Lord (kurios: master) in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every man who asks you a reason for your hope, yet with meekness (mildness) and respect!