10 Bible Verses about Man Defending

Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate l beforehand what ye shall answer.

Brethren and fathers, hear my defence, which I now make to you.

Then Paul, after the governor had beckoned to him to speak, answered, Since I know that thou hast been for many years a judge for this nation, I answer for myself cheerfully;

To whom I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man on a charge, before the accused hath the accusers face to face, and hath opportunity to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.

And Agrippa said to Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand and made his defence:

I think myself happy, king Agrippa, that I am to make my defence this day before thee concerning all things of which I am accused by the Jews;

This is my answer to those who question my authority.

Have ye been thinking this long time that we are defending ourselves to you? It is before God in Christ that we are speaking; but all things, beloved, for your edification.

They who are of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;

At my first defence no one came forward with me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their charge!