10 Bible Verses about Man Defending

Settle it, therefore, in your hearts, not to meditate beforehand how to make a defense;

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

And Paul answered, the governor having beckoned to him to speak: "Knowing that you, for many years, have been a judge to this nation, cheerfully do I make defense as to the things concerning myself;

to whom I made answer, It is not a custom with Romans to grant as a favor any man, before the accused has the accuser face to face, and has opportunity to answer for himself concerning the charge laid against him.

And Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak in your own behalf." Then Paul, stretching forth his hand, was making his defense:

"I deem myself happy, King Agrippa, that I am about this day to make my defense before you, concerning all things of which I am being accused by Jews;

My defense to those examining me is this.

Think ye all this time that we are excusing ourselves to you? Before God in Christ we are speaking; and all, beloved, for your edification.

the one, from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the Gospel;

In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!