Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
A judge
I do
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Bible References
Had
Acts 12:17
He motioned to them to be quiet, and then related to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. "Tell all this to James and the brothers," he said. Then he left them and went somewhere else.
Acts 13:16
Then Paul got up, and motioning with his hand, said, "Men of Israel, and you who reverence God, listen!
Acts 19:33
Some of the crowd called upon Alexander, as the Jews had pushed him to the front, and he made a gesture with his hand and was going to speak in defense of them to the people.
Acts 21:40
He gave him permission, and Paul standing on the steps made a gesture to the people, and when they had become quiet he spoke to them in Hebrew.
Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You are at liberty to speak in your own defense." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.
A judge
Acts 18:15
But as it is only a question of words and titles and your own law, you must look after it yourselves. I refuse to decide such matters."
Luke 12:14
But he said to him, "Who made me a judge or arbitrator of your affairs?"
Luke 18:2
and he said, "There was once in a city a judge who had no fear of God and no respect for men.
I do
1 Peter 3:15
but reverence Christ in your hearts as Lord, and always be ready to make your defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that you have. But do so gently and respectfully,
General references
Acts 28:18
They examined me and were ready to let me go, as I was innocent of any crime that deserved death.