Acts 26:1

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Acts 26:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:

2 “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,

3 especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently.

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Acts 25:16

I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.

Proverbs 18:13

He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

John 7:51

“Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”

Proverbs 1:24

Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,

Ezekiel 16:27

Therefore I stretched out My hand against you and reduced your portion. I gave you over to the desire of those who hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, who were ashamed of your lewd conduct.

Romans 10:21

But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”

Acts 26:2

“King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,

Acts 22:1

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