10 Bible Verses about Man Defending

Therefore settle it in your minds not to meditate beforehand how you will answer;

"Brethren and fathers, hear my defense which I now offer to you."

When the governor had motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: "Realizing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.

I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over any man before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has an opportunity to make his defense against the charges.

Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:

"I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews,

This is my defense to those who would examine me.

Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves before you? It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ, and all for your upbuilding, beloved.

The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel;

At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.