10 Bible Verses about Man Defending

"So settle it in your hearts not to prepare a defense beforehand,

"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I now make in your presence."

Then at a nod from the governor, Paul spoke. "Because I know that for many years you have been a judge in this nation, I feel encouraged to make my defense.

I told them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give any man up for punishment, before the accused had his accusers face to face, and had opportunity of defending himself against the charges that had been brought against him.

Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched forth his hand and began to make his defense.

"I think myself happy, King Agrippa, that I am to make my defense before you this day, in regard to all the accusations brought against me by the Jews;

This is my reply to my critics.

Do you think that all this time I am defending myself to you? It is before the presence of God that I am speaking in Christ; and all, beloved, for your upbuilding.

but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds.

At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!