Acts 22:1

God's Word

“Brothers and fathers, listen as I now present my case to you.”

Cross References

Luke 12:11

“When you are put on trial in synagogues or in front of rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say.

Luke 21:14

So make up your minds not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves.

Acts 13:26

“Brothers—descendants of Abraham and converts to Judaism—the message that God saves people was sent to us.

Acts 19:33

Some people concluded that Alexander was the cause, so the Jews pushed him to the front. Alexander motioned with his hand to quiet the people because he wanted to defend himself in front of them.

Acts 23:1

Paul stared at the Jewish council and said, “Brothers, my relationship with God has always given me a perfectly clear conscience.”

Acts 23:6

When Paul saw that some of them were Sadducees and others were Pharisees, he shouted in the council, “Brothers, I’m a Pharisee and a descendant of Pharisees. I’m on trial because I expect that the dead will come back to life.”

Acts 24:10

The governor motioned for Paul to speak. Paul responded, “I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years. So I’m pleased to present my case to you.

Acts 25:16

“I replied to them, ‘That’s not the Roman way of doing things. A person can’t be sentenced as a favor. Before he is sentenced, he must face his accusers and have a chance to defend himself against their accusation.’

Acts 25:8

Paul defended himself by saying, “I haven’t broken any Jewish law or done anything against the temple or the emperor.”

Acts 26:24

As Paul was defending himself in this way, Festus shouted, “Paul, you’re crazy! Too much education is driving you crazy!”

Acts 28:17

After three days Paul invited the most influential Jews in Rome to meet with him. When they assembled, he said to them, “Brothers, I haven’t done anything against the Jewish people or violated the customs handed down by our ancestors. Yet, I’m a prisoner from Jerusalem, and I’ve been handed over to the Roman authorities.

Acts 7:2

Stephen answered, “Brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God who reveals his glory appeared to our ancestor Abraham in Mesopotamia. This happened before Abraham lived in Haran.

Romans 2:15

They show that some requirements found in Moses’ Teachings are written in their hearts. Their consciences speak to them. Their thoughts accuse them on one occasion and defend them on another.

1 Corinthians 9:3

This is how I defend myself to those who cross-examine me.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all along that we’re trying to defend ourselves to you? We speak as Christ’s people in God’s sight. Everything we do, dear friends, is for your benefit.

2 Corinthians 7:11

When you became distressed in a godly way, look at how much devotion it caused you to have. You were ready to clear yourselves of the charges against you. You were disgusted with the wrong that had been done. You were afraid. You wanted to see us. You wanted to show your concern for us. You were ready to punish the wrong that had been done. In every way you have demonstrated that you are people who are innocent in this matter.

Philippians 1:17

But the others are insincere. They tell the message about Christ out of selfish ambition in order to stir up trouble for me while I’m in prison.

Philippians 1:7

You have a special place in my heart. So it’s right for me to think this way about all of you. All of you are my partners. Together we share God’s favor, whether I’m in prison or defending and confirming the truth of the Good News.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first hearing no one stood up in my defense. Everyone abandoned me. I pray that it won’t be held against them.

1 Peter 3:15

But dedicate your lives to Christ as Lord. Always be ready to defend your confidence ⌞in God⌟ when anyone asks you to explain it. However, make your defense with gentleness and respect.