Acts 24:10

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:

Had

Acts 26:1

A judge

I do

1 Peter 3:15

General references

Acts 28:18

Bible References

Had

He motioned to them with his hand to be quiet, and then he told them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He added, "Tell this to James and the brothers." Then he left and went somewhere else.

Then Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and said:

Some of the crowd concluded it was because of Alexander, since the Jews had pushed him to the front. So Alexander motioned for silence and tried to make a defense before the people.

The tribune gave him permission, and Paul, standing on the steps, motioned for the people to be silent. When everyone had quieted down, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language:

Then Agrippa told Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

A judge

But since it is a question about words, names, and your own Law, you will have to take care of that yourselves. I refuse to be a judge in these matters."

If a person sins against another, God will mediate for him, but if a person sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?"

But Jesus asked him, "Mister, who appointed me to be a judge or arbitrator over you people?"

He said, "In a city there was a judge who didn't fear God or respect people.

I do

Instead, exalt the Messiah" as Lord in your lives. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you to explain the hope you have.

General references

They examined me and wanted to let me go because there was no reason for me to receive the death penalty in my case.