Acts 24:10
And [when] the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied, "[Because I] know you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I defend myself cheerfully [with respect to] the things concerning myself.
1 Samuel 2:25
If a man sins against a man, then God can intercede for him. But if a man sins against Yahweh, who can intercede for him?" But they did not {obey} their father, because Yahweh wanted to kill them.
Luke 12:14
But he said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator over you?"
Luke 18:2
saying, "There was a certain judge in a certain town who did not fear God and did not respect people.
Acts 12:17
But motioning to them with [his] hand to be silent, he related to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, "Report these [things] to James and to the brothers," and he departed [and] went to another place.
Acts 13:16
So Paul stood up, and motioning with [his] hand, he said, "Israelite men, and those who fear God, listen!
Acts 18:15
But if it is questions concerning a word and names and {your own law}, see to [it] yourselves! I do not wish to be a judge of these [things]."
Acts 19:33
And [some] of the crowd advised Alexander, [when] the Jews put him forward. But Alexander, motioning [with his] hand, was wanting to defend himself to the popular assembly.
Acts 21:40
So [when] he permitted [him], Paul, standing there on the steps, motioned with [his] hand to the people. And [when there] was a great silence, he addressed [them] in the Aramaic language, saying,
Acts 23:24
And provide mounts so that they can put Paul on them [and] bring [him] safely to Felix the governor."
Acts 26:1
So Agrippa said to Paul, "It is permitted for you to speak for yourself." Then Paul extended [his] hand [and] began to defend himself:
1 Peter 3:15
but set Christ apart [as] Lord in your hearts, always ready to [make] a defense to anyone who asks you [for] an accounting concerning the hope [that is] in you.