Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense

Then the priests and prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This man is worthy of death, for he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears!” …

And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. …

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people! …

Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. …

But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. …

Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these charges true?” …

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

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