Acts 19:33

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The Jews pushed Alexander to the front, and some of the crowd gave instructions to him. Alexander motioned with his hand and wanted to make a defense to the assembly.

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  • Acts 12:17 : 17 Motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, 'Report these things to James and the brothers.' Then he left and went to another place.
  • Acts 13:16 : 16 Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand, said, 'Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen!'
  • Acts 21:40-22:1 : 40 When the commander had given him permission, Paul stood on the steps and gestured to the crowd with his hand. When there was a great silence, he addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying: 1 Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.
  • Acts 24:10 : 10 When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied, 'Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I make my defense cheerfully.'
  • Acts 26:1-2 : 1 Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense. 2 I consider myself fortunate, King Agrippa, that today I am able to make my defense before you concerning all the accusations brought against me by the Jews.
  • Phil 1:7 : 7 It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you in my heart; whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, you all share in God’s grace with me.
  • 1 Tim 1:20 : 20 Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.
  • 2 Tim 4:14 : 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm; may the Lord repay him according to his deeds.
  • Luke 1:22 : 22 When he came out, he was unable to speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple because he kept making signs to them but remained speechless.

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    31Even some of the officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent word to him, urging him not to venture into the theater.

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    36Since these things are undeniable, you ought to remain calm and do nothing rash.

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