Acts 24:10

James Moffatt - New Testament

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,

Cross References

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;

Acts 26:1

Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have our permission to speak upon your own behalf." At this Paul stretched out his hand and began his defence.

Acts 23:24

Horses were also to be provided, on which they were to mount Paul and carry him safe to Felix the governor.

Acts 21:40

As he gave permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the people. A great hush came over them, and he addressed them as follows in Hebrew.

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 18:15

But as these are merely questions of words and persons and your own Law, you can attend to them for yourselves. I decline to adjudicate upon matters like that."

Acts 13:16

So Paul stood up and motioning with his hand said, "Listen, men of Israel and you who reverence God.

Acts 12:17

He beckoned to them to keep quiet and then described to them how the Lord had brought him out of prison. "Report this to James," he said, "and to the brothers." And off he went to another place.

Luke 18:2

"In a certain town," he said, "there was a judge who had no reverence for God and no respect even for man.

Luke 12:14

but he said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over your affairs?"

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,