Thematic Bible: Permitted to make defense
Thematic Bible
Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.
I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over any man before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has an opportunity to make his defense against the charges.
When the governor had nodded for him to speak, Paul responded: “Knowing that for many years you have been a judge to this nation, I cheerfully make my defense,
while Paul said in his own defense, “I have committed no offense either against the Law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.”