Acts 24:10

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

The governor motioned for Paul to speak, and he began: I know that you have judged the people of our nation for many years, and I am glad to defend myself in your court.

Cross References

1 Peter 3:15

Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.

Acts 26:1

Agrippa told Paul, “You may now speak for yourself.” Paul stretched out his hand and said:

Acts 23:24

Get a horse ready for Paul and make sure he gets safely through to Felix the governor.”

Acts 21:40

The commander told him he could speak, so Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the people. When they were quiet, he spoke to them in Aramaic:

Acts 19:33

Several of the Jewish leaders pushed a man named Alexander to the front of the crowd and started telling him what to say. He motioned with his hand and tried to explain what was going on.

Acts 18:15

But since this concerns only words, names, and your own law, you will have to take care of it yourselves. I refuse to judge such matters.”

Acts 13:16

Paul got up. He motioned with his hand and said: People of Israel, and everyone else who worships God, listen!

Acts 12:17

Peter motioned for them to keep quiet. Then he told how the Lord had led him out of jail. He also said, “Tell James and the others what has happened.” After that, he left and went somewhere else.

Luke 18:2

In a town there was once a judge who didn't fear God or care about people.

Luke 12:14

Jesus answered, “Who gave me the right to settle arguments between you and your brother?”

1 Samuel 2:25

If you harm another person, God can help make things right between the two of you. But if you commit a crime against the Lord, no one can help you!” But the Lord had already decided to kill them. So he kept them from listening to their father.

Luke 12:11

When you are brought to trial in the synagogues or before rulers or officials, don't worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say.