Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:
“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before
Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,
“Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”
“King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the
“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and
Therefore I stretched out My hand against you and reduced your portion. I gave you over to the desire of those who hate