Thematic Bible: Permitted to make defense


Thematic Bible



So Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense: Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofLawyersNamed Gentile RulersMan Defending

At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me -- may they not be held accountable for it. Verse ConceptsFriendlessnessBeing ForsakenDesertionLonelinessForsaking All OthersSelf DefenceReckoningPeople Abandoning PeopleMan DefendingSupport

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. Verse ConceptsCustomContact With PeopleMan Defending

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. Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofJudgesSelf DefenceCheerfulnessMan Defending

Paul said in his defense, "I have committed no offense against the Jewish law or against the temple or against Caesar." Verse ConceptsJustice, In Believers' LivesOrderly AccountsPlea Of InnocenceTaking The Law To Heart

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