Defense

17 times in 17 verses

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Occurrences

17 total
  1. Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah.
  2. Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?
  3. Awake and rise to my defense, to my cause, my God and my Lord!
  4. For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the houses of this city and the palaces of the kings of Judah that have been torn down for defense against the siege ramps and the sword:
  5. And when he saw one of them being mistreated, Moses went to his defense and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian who was oppressing him.
  6. The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.
  7. “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
  8. 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.
  9. Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.”
  10. Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:
  11. At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”
  12. This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
  16. At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
  17. 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,