Acts 24:9

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Acts 24:8–11 · Berean Standard Bible

8 By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”

9 The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.

10 When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.

11 You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

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Psalms 62:3

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Psalms 62:4

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Psalms 64:2

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Psalms 64:3

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Psalms 64:4

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Psalms 64:5

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Psalms 64:6

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Psalms 64:7

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Psalms 64:8

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Isaiah 59:4

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Isaiah 59:5

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Isaiah 59:6

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Isaiah 59:7

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Jeremiah 9:3

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Jeremiah 9:4

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Jeremiah 9:5

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Jeremiah 9:6

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Ezekiel 22:27

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Ezekiel 22:28

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Ezekiel 22:29

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Micah 6:13

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Micah 7:2

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Micah 7:3

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Matthew 26:60

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John 8:44

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