Acts 22:1 - Catholic Public Domain Version

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

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 Marejeleo ya Msalaba

Luke 12:11

And when they will lead you to the synagogues, and to magistrates and authorities, do not choose to be worried about how or what you will answer, or about what you might say.

Luke 21:14

Therefore, set this in your hearts: that you should not consider in advance how you might respond.

Acts 13:26

Noble brothers, sons of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, it is to you the Word of this salvation has been sent.

Acts 19:33

So they dragged Alexander from the crowd, while the Jews were propelling him forward. And Alexander, gesturing with his hand for silence, wanted to give the people an explanation.

Acts 23:1

Then Paul, gazing intently at the council, said, "Noble brothers, I have spoken with all good conscience before God, even to this present day."

Acts 23:6

Now Paul, knowing that one group were Sadducees and the other were Pharisees, exclaimed in the council: "Noble brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of Pharisees! It is over the hope and resurrection of the dead that I am being judged."

Acts 24:10

Then, since the governor had motioned for him to speak, Paul responded: "Knowing that you have been the judge over this nation for many years, I will give an explanation of myself with an honest soul.

Acts 25:16

I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to condemn any man, before he who is being accused has been confronted by his accusers and has received the opportunity to defend himself, so as to clear himself of the charges.

Acts 25:8

Paul offered this defense: "Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I offended in any matter."

Acts 26:24

While he was speaking these things and presenting his defense, Festus said with a loud voice: "Paul, you are insane! Too much studying has turned you to insanity."

Acts 28:17

And after the third day, he called together the leaders of the Jews. And when they had convened, he said to them: "Noble brothers, I have done nothing against the people, nor against the customs of the fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

Acts 7:2

And Stephen said: "Noble brothers and fathers, listen. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he stayed in Haran.

Romans 2:15

For they reveal the work of the law written in their hearts, while their conscience renders testimony about them, and their thoughts within themselves also accuse or even defend them,

1 Corinthians 9:3

My defense with those who question me is this:

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you ever thought that we should explain ourselves to you? We speak in the sight of God, in Christ. But all things, most beloved, are for your edification.

2 Corinthians 7:11

So consider this same idea, being sorrowful according to God, and what great solicitude it accomplishes in you: including protection, and indignation, and fear, and desire, and zeal, and vindication. In all things, you have shown yourselves to be uncorrupted by this sorrow.

Philippians 1:17

But others, out of contention, announce Christ insincerely, claiming that their difficulties lift them up to my chains.

Philippians 1:7

So then, it is right for me to feel this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, and because, in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the Gospel, you all are partakers of my joy.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them!

1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify Christ the Lord in your hearts, being always ready to give an explanation to all who ask you the reason for that hope which is in you.