Self-Defense: Accused Persons Heard In

Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. …

So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. …

So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

“Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” …

“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”

Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”

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. …

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