Acts 26:1

Tree of Life Version

Agrippa said to Paul, “It is permitted for you to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

Cross References

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a choice instrument to carry My name before nations and kings and Bnei-Yisrael.

Acts 26:2

“Concerning all I am accused of by the Judean leaders, I consider myself fortunate, King Agrippa, that it is before you that I am about to make my defense today—

John 7:51

“Our Torah doesn’t judge a man unless it first hears from him and knows what he’s doing, does it?”

Proverbs 1:24

Because you refused when I called, and did not pay attention when I stretched out my hand,

Romans 10:21

But about Israel He says, “All day long I stretched forth My hands to a disobedient and contrary people.”

Acts 25:16

I answered them that it is not Roman practice to turn over anyone before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has an opportunity to make his defense concerning the charges.

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense which I now present to you.”

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems just, until another comes and cross-examines him.

Proverbs 18:13

One who answers before listening— that is his folly and his shame.

Ezekiel 16:27

“So behold, I stretched out My hand over you. I diminished your ration. I gave you over to those who hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, who were ashamed of your indecent conduct.

Psalm 119:46

I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and never be ashamed.

Acts 25:27

For it seems illogical to me when sending a prisoner, not to report also the charges against him.”