Acts 22:1 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

¹ “Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense I now make to you.”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ BRETHREN AND fathers, listen to the defense which I now make in your presence.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ Brethren and fathers, hear ye the defence which I now make unto you.

Common English Bible

¹ “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ "Noble brothers and fathers, listen to the explanation that I now give to you."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹ MEN, brethren, and fathers, hear ye the account which I now give unto you.

Acts 22:1 Tagairtí Cros

Luke 12:11

When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not be anxious about how or what you should speak in your own defense, or what you should say,

Luke 21:14

Therefore settle it in your hearts not to prepare your defense in advance.

Acts 13:26

“Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you the message of this salvation has been sent.

Acts 19:33

So the Jews put forward Alexander, who was then brought before the crowd. Alexander motioned with his hand, wishing to make a defense to the public assembly.

Acts 23:1

Looking intently at the Sanhedrin, Paul said, “Brothers, in all good conscience I have lived as a citizen before God to this day.”

Acts 23:6

Now when Paul realized that some were Sadducees and others were Pharisees, he cried out in the Sanhedrin, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. It is regarding the hope of the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.”

Acts 24:10

When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul responded, “Knowing that yoʋ have been a judge over this nation for many years, I all the more cheerfully make my defense concerning these charges against me.

Acts 25:16

I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand anyone over for destruction before the accused faces his accusers and has an opportunity to make his defense concerning the charges.

Acts 25:8

Then Paul said in his own defense, “Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I committed any offense.”

Acts 26:24

As Paul was saying these things in his own defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Yoʋ are out of yoʋr mind, Paul. Too much learning is driving yoʋ insane!”

Acts 28:17

After three days, Paul called together those who were prominent among the Jews. When they had gathered together, he said to them, “Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

Acts 7:2

Stephen said, “Brothers and fathers, listen. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran,

Romans 2:15

They show that what the law requires is written in their hearts, as their conscience bears witness with them and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even defend them

1 Corinthians 9:3

This is my defense to those who examine me.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Do you still think that we are defending ourselves to you? In the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything we do, beloved, is for your edification.

2 Corinthians 7:11

Consider what earnestness this godly sorrow of yours has produced in you, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what righting of wrong! In everything you have shown yourselves to be clear in the matter.

Philippians 1:17

The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think this way about you all, since I have you in my heart. For you all share with me in God's grace, both in my imprisonment and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense no one came to stand by me; instead, they all deserted me. May it not be counted against them.

1 Peter 3:15

but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to make a defense to anyone who asks you for an explanation of the hope you have within you, with gentleness and respect,