Acts 22:1

James Moffatt - New Testament

"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defence I now make before you."

Cross References

Acts 7:2

"Listen, brothers and fathers," said Stephen. "The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was still in Mesopotamia, before ever he stayed in Haran,

2 Timothy 4:16

The first time I had to defend myself, I had no supporters; everyone deserted me. God grant it may not be brought up against them!

1 Peter 3:15

but reverence Christ as Lord in your own hearts. Always be ready with a reply for anyone who calls you to account for the hope you cherish, but answer gently and with a sense of reverence;

Philippians 1:17

but the former proclaim Christ for their own ends, with mixed motives, intending to annoy me as I lie in prison.

Philippians 1:7

It is only natural for me to be thinking of you all in this way, for alike in my prison and as I defend and vindicate the gospel, I bear in mind how you all share with me in the grace divine.

2 Corinthians 12:19

You think all this time I am defending myself to you? No, I am speaking in Christ before the presence of God, and speaking every word, beloved, in order to build you up.

2 Corinthians 7:11

See what this pain divine has done for you, how serious it has made you, how keen to clear yourselves, how indignant, how alarmed, how eager for me, how determined, how relentless! You have shown in every way that you were honest in the business.

1 Corinthians 9:3

Here is my reply to my inquisitors.

Romans 2:15

they exhibit the effect of the Law written on their hearts, their conscience bears them witness, as their moral convictions accuse or it may be defend them.)

Acts 28:17

Three days later, he called the leading Jews together, and when they met he said to them, "Brothers, although I have done nothing against the People or our ancestral customs, I was handed over to the Romans as a prisoner from Jerusalem.

Acts 26:24

When he brought this forward in his defence, Festus called out, "Paul, you are quite mad! Your great learning is driving you insane."

Acts 25:16

I told them Romans were not in the habit of giving up any man until the accused met the accusers face to face and had a chance of defending himself against the impeachment.

Acts 25:8

Paul's defence was, "I have committed no offence against the Law of the Jews, against the temple, or against Caesar."

Acts 24:10

Then at a nod from the governor Paul made his reply. "As I know you have administered justice in this nation for a number of years," he said, "I feel encouraged to make my defence,

Acts 23:6

Then, finding half the Sanhedrin were Sadducees and the other half Pharisees, Paul shouted to them, "I am a Pharisee, brothers, the son of Pharisees! It is for the hope of the resurrection from the dead that I am on trial!"

Acts 23:1

With a steady look at the Sanhedrin Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived with a perfectly good conscience before God down to the present day."

Acts 19:33

Some of the mob concluded it must be Alexander, as the Jews pushed him to the front. So Alexander, motioning with his hand, wanted to defend himself before the people;

Acts 13:26

Brothers, sons of Abraham's race and all among you who reverence God, the message of this salvation has been sent to us.

Luke 21:14

So resolve to yourselves that you will not rehearse your defence beforehand,

Luke 12:11

When they bring you before synagogues and the magistrates and authorities, do not trouble yourselves about how to defend yourselves or what to say,