Acts 22:1
Brethren and fathers! Hear ye, the defence, which I now make unto you:—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.
In Context
Cross References
Luke 21:14Settle, then, in your hearts, not to be studying beforehand, how to make defense;
Acts 13:26Brethren! sons of the race of Abraham, and those who among you revere God,—unto you, hath this word of salvation been sent forth.
Acts 23:1And Paul, looking steadfastly, at the High-council, said—Brethren! I, in all good conscience have used my citizenship for God until this day.
Acts 24:10And Paul answered, when the governor had motioned him to be speaking,—Well knowing thee to have been, for many years, judge unto his nation, cheerfully, as to the things concerning myself, do I make defence;
Acts 25:16unto whom made answer—That it is not a custom with Romans, to grant as a favour any man, before the accused, face to face, should have his accusers, and, opportunity of defence, should receive, concerning the charge.
Acts 26:24Now, as he was saying these things in his defence, Festus, with a loud voice, saith—Thou art raving, Paul! Thy great learning, is turning thee round unto, raving madness.
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 →