Thematic Bible: Permitted to make defense
Thematic Bible
Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
So Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense:
At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me -- may they not be held accountable for it.
I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had met his accusers face to face and had been given an opportunity to make a defense against the accusation.
When the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied, "Because I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I confidently make my defense.
Paul said in his defense, "I have committed no offense against the Jewish law or against the temple or against Caesar."