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Acts 22:1
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Acts 22:1
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22 “Brothers[a] and fathers, listen to the defense that I now make before you.”(A)
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Acts 22:1
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22 1 “Brothers and fathers,(A) listen now to my defense.”
Acts 7:2
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Acts 7:2
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2 And Stephen replied:
“Brothers[a] and fathers, listen to me. The God of glory appeared to our ancestor Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,(A)
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Acts 7:2
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2 To this he replied: “Brothers and fathers,(A) listen to me! The God of glory(B) appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Harran.(C)
2 Timothy 4:16
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2 Timothy 4:16
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16 At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them!
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2 Timothy 4:16
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2 Timothy 4:16
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16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.(A)
1 Peter 3:15
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1 Peter 3:15
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15 but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you,(A)
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1 Peter 3:15
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1 Peter 3:15
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15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer(A) to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope(B) that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
Philippians 1:17
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Philippians 1:17
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17 the others proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but intending to increase my suffering in my imprisonment.
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Philippians 1:17
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Philippians 1:17
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17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition,(A) not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.(B)
Philippians 1:7
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Philippians 1:7
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7 It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart,[a] for all of you are my partners in God’s grace,[b] both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.(A)
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Philippians 1:7
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Philippians 1:7
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7 It is right(A) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart(B) and, whether I am in chains(C) or defending(D) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
2 Corinthians 12:19
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2 Corinthians 12:19
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19 Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves before you? We are speaking in Christ before God. Everything we do, beloved, is for the sake of building you up.(A)
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2 Corinthians 12:19
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2 Corinthians 12:19
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19 Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been speaking in the sight of God(A) as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends,(B) is for your strengthening.(C)
2 Corinthians 7:11
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2 Corinthians 7:11
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11 For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced in you, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what punishment! At every point you have proved yourselves guiltless in the matter.
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2 Corinthians 7:11
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2 Corinthians 7:11
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11 See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern,(A) what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
1 Corinthians 9:3
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1 Corinthians 9:3
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3 This is my defense to those who would examine me.
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1 Corinthians 9:3
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1 Corinthians 9:3
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3 This is my defense to those who sit in judgment on me.
Romans 2:15
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Romans 2:15
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15 They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, as their own conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts will accuse or perhaps excuse them
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15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.)
Acts 28:17
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Acts 28:17
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Paul and Jewish Leaders in Rome
17 Three days later he called together the local leaders of the Jews. When they had assembled, he said to them, “Brothers,[a] though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, yet I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.(A)
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Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard
17 Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders.(A) When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers,(B) although I have done nothing against our people(C) or against the customs of our ancestors,(D) I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
Acts 26:24
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Acts 26:24
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Paul Appeals to Agrippa to Believe
24 While he was making this defense, Festus exclaimed, “You are out of your mind, Paul! Too much learning is driving you insane!”(A)
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Acts 26:24
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Acts 26:24
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24 At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind,(A) Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning(B) is driving you insane.”
Acts 26:1-2
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Acts 26:1-2
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Paul Defends Himself before Agrippa
26 Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself:(A)
2 “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews,
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Acts 26:1-2
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Acts 26:1-2
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26 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.”(A)
So Paul motioned with his hand(B) and began his defense: 2 “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you(C) today as I make my defense against all the accusations of the Jews,(D)
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