Thematic Bible: Permitted to make defense
Thematic Bible
Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have our permission to speak upon your own behalf." At this Paul stretched out his hand and began his defence.
The first time I had to defend myself, I had no supporters; everyone deserted me. God grant it may not be brought up against them!
I told them Romans were not in the habit of giving up any man until the accused met the accusers face to face and had a chance of defending himself against the impeachment.
Then at a nod from the governor Paul made his reply. "As I know you have administered justice in this nation for a number of years," he said, "I feel encouraged to make my defence,
Paul's defence was, "I have committed no offence against the Law of the Jews, against the temple, or against Caesar."