Acts 26:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now speak to defend yourself.” Paul raised his hand to get their attention and began to speak.

Cross References

Acts 9:15

But the Lord Jesus said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen Saul for an important work. I want him to tell other nations, their rulers, and the people of Israel about me.

Acts 26:2

He said, “King Agrippa, I feel fortunate that I can stand here before you today and answer all the charges these Jews have made against me.

John 7:51

“Our law will not let us judge anyone without first hearing them and finding out what they have done.”

Proverbs 1:24

“I tried to help, but you refused to listen. I offered my hand, but you turned away from me.

Romans 10:21

But about the people of Israel God says, “All day long I stood ready to accept those people, but they are stubborn and refuse to obey me.” Isaiah 65:2

Acts 25:16

But I told them, ‘When a man is accused of doing something wrong, Romans don’t hand him over for others to judge. First, he must face the people accusing him. And then he must be allowed to defend himself against their charges.’

Acts 22:1

Paul said, “My brothers and fathers, listen to me! I will make my defense to you.”

Proverbs 18:17

The first person to speak always seems right until someone comes and asks the right questions.

Proverbs 18:13

Let people finish speaking before you try to answer them. That way you will not embarrass yourself and look foolish.

Ezekiel 16:27

So I punished you! I took away part of your land. I let your enemies, the daughters of the Philistines, do what they wanted to you. Even they were shocked at the evil things you did.

Psalm 119:46

I will discuss your rules with kings, and no one will embarrass me.

Acts 25:27

I think it is foolish to send a prisoner to Caesar without making some charges against him.”