Philippians 1:17

the others proclaim Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, seeking to cause me anxiety in my imprisonment.

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and establishment of the gospel.

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

Luke 21:14

Therefore make up your minds not to prepare your defense ahead of time,

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “It is permitted for you to speak for yourself.”

Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:

Acts 26:24

As he was making his defense this way, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You’re out of your mind, Paul! Too much study is driving you mad!”

Romans 1:13-17

Now I want you to know, brothers, that I often planned to come to you (but was prevented until now) in order that I might have a fruitful ministry among you, just as among the rest of the Gentiles.

1 Corinthians 9:16-17

For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because an obligation is placed on me. And woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

Galatians 2:7-8

On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel for the uncircumcised, just as Peter was for the circumcised,

1 Timothy 2:7

For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle (I am telling the truth; I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

2 Timothy 1:11-12

For this gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher,

2 Timothy 4:6-7

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time for my departure is close.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them.

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