10 Bible Verses about Man Defending

Place it in your hearts, not to premeditate your defense:

Men, brethren, and fathers, hear now my apology unto you.

And Paul responded, the governor beckoning to him to speak; Knowing you to be a judge to this nation from many years, I cheerfully apologize as to the things concerning myself:

to whom I responded, that it is not the customs to the Romans to slay any man gratuitously, before that the accused may have his accusers face to face, and receive a place of defence concerning the charge.

And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted to thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul reaching forth his hand, proceeded with his defence:

O king Agrippa, I consider myself happy, being about this day to make my defence before thee concerning all those things of which I am accused by the Jews:

My defence to those calling me in question is this.

For a long time you were thinking that I am apologizing to you. We speak before God in Christ; but all things, beloved, are for your edification.

the latter from divine love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel:

In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them: