Acts 22:1

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“Brothers and fathers,” Paul said, “listen to me now. I want to explain my actions.”

Cross References

Acts 7:2

Stephen replied, “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still living near the Euphrates River, before he moved to Harran.

2 Timothy 4:16

The first time I was put on trial, no one came to help me. Everyone deserted me. I hope they’ll be forgiven for it.

1 Peter 3:15

But make sure that you honor Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope you have. But do this gently and with respect.

Philippians 1:17

The jealous ones are preaching about Christ out of selfish ambition; they’re not doing it sincerely. They think they can create trouble for me while I’m being held in chains.

Philippians 1:7

It’s right for me to feel this way about all of you. You have a special place in my heart. Whether I’m being held in chains or standing up for the truth of the good news, either way, all of you share together in God’s grace with me.

2 Corinthians 12:19

All this time, have you been thinking that I’ve been speaking up for myself? No, I’ve been speaking with God as my witness, as a believer in Christ. Dear friends, everything I do is to help you become stronger.

2 Corinthians 7:11

Look at what that godly sadness has produced in you. You’re working hard to clear yourselves. You’re upset and alarmed. You’re longing to see me. You’re concerned about what has happened. You want to make sure that the right thing is done. In every way, you’ve shown that you’re not at fault.

1 Corinthians 9:3

This is how I defend myself when people judge me.

Romans 2:15

They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts. Their consciences are also helping them to know right from wrong. Sometimes they get the feeling that they’ve done wrong, but at other times they recognize that they’ve done right. It’s the ones who have obeyed the law who will be declared right with God.

Acts 28:17

Three days later Paul called a meeting of the local Jewish leaders. When they came, Paul said to them, “My brothers, I have done nothing against our people or the customs we’ve had since long ago. But I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

Acts 26:24

At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s speech. “You’re out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is making you crazy!”

Acts 25:16

“I told them that’s not the way Romans do things. We don’t judge anyone before they’ve had the chance to face the people bringing charges against them and answer for themselves.

Acts 25:8

Then Paul spoke up for himself. He said, “I haven’t done anything wrong against the law of the Jews or their temple, and I haven’t done anything wrong against Caesar.”

Acts 24:10

The governor then motioned for Paul to speak. He said, “I know that you’ve been a judge over this nation for many years, so I’m happy to explain my actions to you.

Acts 23:6

Paul knew that some of them were Sadducees and others were Pharisees. So he called out to the members of the Sanhedrin, “My brothers, I’m a Pharisee. I come from a family of Pharisees. I’m on trial because I believe that people will rise from the dead.”

Acts 23:1

Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin. “My brothers,” he said, “I’ve always done my duty to God. To this day I feel that I have done nothing wrong.”

Acts 19:33

The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander to the front. He got the people to quiet down by waving his hands. He was about to present his side of things,

Acts 13:26

“Listen, fellow children of Abraham! Listen, you Gentiles who worship God! This message of salvation has been sent to us.

Luke 21:14

But make up your mind not to worry ahead of time about how to defend yourselves.

Luke 12:11

“When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, don’t worry about how to stand up for yourselves or about what to say.