Acts 26:1

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Agrippa said to Paul, ‘You have permission to speak for yourself.’ Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defence:

Cross References

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for this man is my chosen instrument   to take my name to Gentiles,   kings, and Israelites.

Acts 26:2

‘I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defence today against all the accusations of the Jews,

John 7:51

‘Our law doesn’t judge a man before it hears from him and knows what he’s doing, does it? ’

Proverbs 1:24

Since I called out and you refused, extended my hand and no one paid attention,

Romans 10:21

But to Israel he says, All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and defiant people.   ,

Acts 25:16

I answered them that it is not the Roman custom to give someone up  before the accused faces the accusers and has an opportunity for a defence against the charges.

Acts 22:1

‘Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defence before you.’

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

Proverbs 18:13

The one who gives an answer before he listens – this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

Ezekiel 16:27

‘ “Therefore, I stretched out my hand against you and reduced your provisions. I gave you over to the desire of those who hate you, the Philistine women,  who were embarrassed by your indecent conduct.

Acts 25:27

For it seems unreasonable to me to send a prisoner without indicating the charges against him.’