Philippians 1:17

but the others of love, knowing that I am exposed for the defence of the gospel.

Philippians 1:7

as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I bear you on my heart, both in my bonds and in my defence and the confirmation of the gospel, as being all of you sharers in my grace.

Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done contentiously or vain-gloriously; but in humility reckoning others superior to yourselves.

Luke 21:14

Therefore rest satisfied in your hearts, not to premeditate what apology to make:

Acts 22:1

MEN, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my apology which I now offer unto you.

Acts 26:1

THEN Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretching out his hand, began his defence:

Acts 26:24

As thus he was proceeding in his defence, Festus with a loud voice said, Paul, thou art raving; much reading hath driven thee to madness.

But I would not that ye should be unacquainted, brethren, that oftentimes I have been purposing to come to you (and have been prevented until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the other Gentile nations.

1 Corinthians 9:16-17

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me, yea verily woe is to me if I preach not the gospel.

Galatians 2:7-8

but contrariwise when they saw that I was entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcision, as Peter was to the circumcision:

1 Timothy 2:7

of which I am ordained a preacher and apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, I lie not,) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

2 Timothy 1:11-12

whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

2 Timothy 4:6-7

For I am now ready to be sacrificed, and the time of my dissolution approaches.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first apology no man stood by me, but all forsook me: (may it not be imputed to them!)

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