Acts 24:10

Weymouth NT

Then, at a sign from the Governor, Paul answered, »Knowing, Sir, that for many years you have administered justice to this nation, I cheerfully make my defence.

Cross References

Luke 12:11

And when they are bringing you before synagogues and magistrates and governors, do not anxiously ponder the manner or matter of your defence, nor what you are to say;

Luke 12:14

»Man,« He replied, »who has constituted me a judge or arbitrator over you?«

Luke 18:2

»In a certain town,« He said, »there was a judge who had no fear of God and no respect for man.

Acts 12:17

But he motioned with his hand for silence, and then described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. »Tell all this to James and the brethren,« he added. Then he left them, and went to another place.

Acts 13:16

So Paul rose, and motioning with his hand for silence, said, »Israelites, and you others who fear God, pay attention to me.

Acts 18:15

But since these are questions about words and names and your Law, you yourselves must see to them. I refuse to be a judge in such matters.«

Acts 19:33

Then some of the people crowded round Alexander, whom the Jews had pushed forward; and Alexander, motioning with his hand to get silence, was prepared to make a defence to the people.

Acts 21:40

So with his permission Paul stood on the steps and motioned with his hand to the people to be quiet; and when there was perfect silence he addressed them in Hebrew.

Acts 23:24

He further told them to provide horses to mount Paul on, so as to bring him safely to Felix the Governor.

Acts 26:1

Then Agrippa said to Paul, »You have permission to speak about yourself.« So Paul, with outstretched arm, proceeded to make his defence.

1 Peter 3:15

but in your hearts consecrate Christ as Lord, being always ready to make your defence to any one who asks from you a reason for the hope which you cherish.