Acts 26:1

New English Translation

So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense:

Cross References

Psalm 119:46

I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

Proverbs 1:24

However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention,

Proverbs 18:13

The one who gives an answer before he listens – that is his folly and his shame.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.

Ezekiel 16:27

So see here, I have stretched out my hand against you and cut off your rations. I have delivered you into the power of those who hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, who were ashamed by your obscene conduct.

John 7:51

“Our law doesn’t condemn a man unless it first hears from him and learns what he is doing, does it?”

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense that I now make to you.”

Acts 25:16

I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had met his accusers face to face and had been given an opportunity to make a defense against the accusation.

Acts 25:27

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

Acts 26:2

“Regarding all the things I have been accused of by the Jews, King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate that I am about to make my defense before you today,

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.

Romans 10:21

But about Israel he says, “All day long I held out my hands to this disobedient and stubborn people!”