Thematic Bible: Permitted to make defense


Thematic Bible



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

Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofLawyersNamed Gentile RulersMan Defending

At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them. Verse ConceptsFriendlessnessBeing ForsakenDesertionLonelinessForsaking All OthersSelf DefenceReckoningPeople Abandoning PeopleMan DefendingSupport

I answered them that it’s not the Romans’ custom to give any man up before the accused confronts the accusers face to face and has an opportunity to give a defense concerning the charges. Verse ConceptsCustomContact With PeopleMan Defending

When the governor motioned to him to speak, Paul replied: “Because I know you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I am glad to offer my defense in what concerns me. Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofJudgesSelf DefenceCheerfulnessMan Defending

while Paul made the defense that, “Neither against the Jewish law, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I sinned at all.” Verse ConceptsJustice, In Believers' LivesOrderly AccountsPlea Of InnocenceTaking The Law To Heart

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