Quotes About Defense

Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:

“King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,

At this stage of Paulís defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”

They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.

So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them

This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:

Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

If anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouths and devours their enemies. In this way, anyone who wants to harm them must be killed.