Act 25:16, 1Cor 9:3, 2Ti 4:16, 1Pe 3:15 | ESV | STEP | I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up anyone before the accused met the accusers face to face and had opportunity to make his defense concerning the charge laid against him .

Acts 25:16

16 ^aI answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up anyone ^bbefore the accused met the accusers face to face and had opportunity to make his defense concerning the charge laid against him.

1 Corinthians 9:3

3 This is my defense to those who would examine me.

2 Timothy 4:16

16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. ^cMay it not be charged against them!

1 Peter 3:15

15 but ^din your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, ^ealways being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and ^frespect,