Self-Defense

9 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.

Accused Persons Heard In

Matthew 27:11–14 Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. …
Mark 15:2–5 So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. …
Luke 23:3 So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
John 7:51 “Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”
Acts 2:37–40 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” …
Acts 22:1 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
Acts 23:1 Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”
Acts 24:10–21 When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense. …
Acts 26:1 Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: