Act 22:1 | MHM | STEP | Paul's First Defence In this passage, Paul begins his defense before a crowd that had just been in an uproar against him. He has managed to calm them and gain their attention. Here, we see how Paul reacts under pressure, the respectful way he addresses his listeners, and his choice to speak in the language they understand best. v. 1 : Paul shows great calmness and courage as he starts to speak. Even though the crowd had been angry and violent, Paul is not afraid or upset. He fulfills his own words, None of these things move me (Acts 20:24 ) and also the words of David, I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have set themselves against me round about (Psalm 3:6 ). Even when he is wrongly accused, he does not respond with anger. Instead, he is gentle, just like a lamb led to the slaughter (Isaiah 53:7 ).

‏ Acts 22:1

Paul's First Defence

In this passage, Paul begins his defense before a crowd that had just been in an uproar against him. He has managed to calm them and gain their attention. Here, we see how Paul reacts under pressure, the respectful way he addresses his listeners, and his choice to speak in the language they understand best.

v. 1: Paul shows great calmness and courage as he starts to speak. Even though the crowd had been angry and violent, Paul is not afraid or upset. He fulfills his own words, None of these things move me (Acts 20:24 ^a) and also the words of David, I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have set themselves against me round about (Psalm 3:6 ^b). Even when he is wrongly accused, he does not respond with anger. Instead, he is gentle, just like a lamb led to the slaughter (Isaiah 53:7 ^c).