Acts 22:1
“Brothers and fathers,” he said, “Please listen as I give my defense before you.”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.
In Context
2When they heard him speaking to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet.
Cross References
Luke 21:14So make up your mind beforehand not to worry about how to defend yourselves,
Acts 13:26My brothers, children of Abraham and those of you who have reverence for God: the message of this salvation has been sent to us!
Acts 23:1Paul, looking sraight at the council, said, “Brothers, right up to now I have always conducted myself before God with a clear conscience.”
Acts 24:10The Governor motioned for Paul to respond. “Recognizing you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense,” Paul began.
Acts 25:16I replied that it is not according to Roman law to convict anyone without having them face their accusers and giving them the opportunity to defend themselves against the charges.
Acts 26:24Festus interrupted Paul as he made his defense, shouting out, “Paul, you've gone mad! All your knowledge is driving you insane!”
Matthew Henry on Acts 22:1
In the close of the foregoing chapter we had Paul bound, according to Agabus's prophecy of the hard usage he should receive from the Jews at Jerusalem, yet he had his tongue set at liberty, by the permission the chief captain gave him to speak for himself; and so intent he is upon using that liberty of speech which is allowed him, to the honour of Christ and the service of his interest, that he forgets the bonds he is in, makes no mention of them, but speaks of the great things Christ had done for him with as much… Read the whole commentary →