Verse 10

Paul’s Defense Before Felix When the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied,“Because I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I confidently make my defense.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Sam 2:25 : 25 If a man sins against a man, one may appeal to God on his behalf. But if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him then?” But Eli’s sons would not listen to their father. Indeed the LORD had decided to kill them.
• Luke 12:14 : 14 But Jesus said to him,“Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator between you two?”
• Luke 18:2 : 2 He said,“In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected people.
• Acts 12:17 : 17 He motioned to them with his hand to be quiet and then related how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said,“Tell James and the brothers these things,” and then he left and went to another place.
• Acts 13:16 : 16 So Paul stood up, gestured with his hand and said,“Men of Israel, and you Gentiles who fear God, listen:
• Acts 18:15 : 15 but since it concerns points of disagreement about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I will not be a judge of these things!”
• Acts 19:33 : 33 Some of the crowd concluded it was about Alexander because the Jews had pushed him to the front. Alexander, gesturing with his hand, was wanting to make a defense before the public assembly.
• Acts 21:40 : 40 When the commanding officer had given him permission, Paul stood on the steps and gestured to the people with his hand. When they had become silent, he addressed them in Aramaic,
• Acts 23:24 : 24 and provide mounts for Paul to ride so that he may be brought safely to Felix the governor.”
• Acts 26:1 : 1 Paul Offers His Defense So Agrippa said to Paul,“You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense:
• 1 Pet 3:15 : 15 But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.