Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa told Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.
Acts 9:15
But the Lord told him, "Go, because he's my chosen instrument to carry my name to unbelievers, to their kings, and to the descendants of Israel.
Proverbs 1:24
"Because I called out to you and you refused to respond I appealed, but no one paid attention
Proverbs 18:13
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
Proverbs 18:17
The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.
Ezekiel 16:27
"Therefore, look out! I've reached out to oppose you. I withdrew your rations and delivered you to those Philistine women who hate you. Even they were embarrassed at your wicked ways!
John 7:51
"Surely our Law does not condemn a person without first hearing from him and finding out what he is doing, does it?"
Acts 22:1
"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense that I am now making before you."
Acts 25:16
I answered them that it was not the Roman custom to sentence a man to be punished until the accused met his accusers face to face and had an opportunity to defend himself against the charge.
Acts 26:2
"I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, that I can defend myself today against all the accusations of the Jewish leaders,
Romans 10:21
But about Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and rebellious people."