Acts 22:1 Cross References
Acts 22:1
1: "Brothers and esteemed fathers," Paul said, "listen to me as I offer my defense."
Acts 7:2
- This was Stephen's reply: "Brothers and honorable fathers, listen to me. Our glorious God appeared to our ancestor Abraham in Mesopotamia before he moved to Haran.
2 Corinthians 7:11
- Just see what this godly sorrow produced in you! Such earnestness, such concern to clear yourselves, such indignation, such alarm, such longing to see me, such zeal, and such a readiness to punish the wrongdoer. You showed that you have done everything you could to make things right.
Acts 24:10
- Now it was Paul's turn. The governor motioned for him to rise and speak. Paul said, "I know, sir, that you have been a judge of Jewish affairs for many years, and this gives me confidence as I make my defense.
Acts 23:6
- Paul realized that some members of the high council were Sadducees and some were Pharisees, so he shouted, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, as were all my ancestors! And I am on trial because my hope is in the resurrection of the dead!"
Acts 19:33
- Alexander was thrust forward by some of the Jews, who encouraged him to explain the situation. He motioned for silence and tried to speak in defense.
Acts 26:24
- Suddenly, Festus shouted, "Paul, you are insane. Too much study has made you crazy!"
Acts 28:17
- Three days after Paul's arrival, he called together the local Jewish leaders. He said to them, "Brothers, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Roman government, even though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors.
Acts 25:16
- Of course, I quickly pointed out to them that Roman law does not convict people without a trial. They are given an opportunity to defend themselves face to face with their accusers.
Luke 12:11
- "And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don't worry about what to say in your defense,
Acts 13:26
- "Brothers--you sons of Abraham, and also all of you devout Gentiles who fear the God of Israel--this salvation is for us!
1 Corinthians 9:3
- This is my answer to those who question my authority as an apostle.
Luke 21:14
- So don't worry about how to answer the charges against you,
Philippians 1:7
- It is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a very special place in my heart. We have shared together the blessings of God, both when I was in prison and when I was out, defending the truth and telling others the Good News.
Acts 25:8
- Paul denied the charges. "I am not guilty," he said. "I have committed no crime against the Jewish laws or the Temple or the Roman government."
2 Corinthians 12:19
- Perhaps you think we are saying all this just to defend ourselves. That isn't it at all. We tell you this as Christ's servants, and we know that God is listening. Everything we do, dear friends, is for your benefit.
Philippians 1:17
- Those others do not have pure motives as they preach about Christ. They preach with selfish ambition, not sincerely, intending to make my chains more painful to me.
2 Timothy 4:16
- The first time I was brought before the judge, no one was with me. Everyone had abandoned me. I hope it will not be counted against them.
Acts 23:1
- Gazing intently at the high council, Paul began: "Brothers, I have always lived before God in all good conscience!"
Acts 26:1
- Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You may speak in your defense." So Paul, with a gesture of his hand, started his defense:
- "I am fortunate, King Agrippa, that you are the one hearing my defense against all these accusations made by the Jewish leaders,
1 Peter 3:15
- Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if you are asked about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.
Romans 2:15
- They demonstrate that God's law is written within them, for their own consciences either accuse them or tell them they are doing what is right.