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Acts 23:1-2 Paul's Defense before the Sanhedrin

1 Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, “My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day.”

2 At this the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.

Cross References for Acts 23:1-2

Romans 2:15 - since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences... Click to read the verse Romans 2:15 Click to read the verse Romans 2:15

Proverbs 28:1 - The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:1

Genesis 17:1 - The Covenant of Circumcision When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:1

Luke 1:6 - Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regula... Click to read the verse Luke 1:6 Click to read the verse Luke 1:6

Acts 24:16 - So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. Click to read the verse Acts 24:16 Click to read the verse Acts 24:16

2 Corinthians 1:12 - Paul’s Change of Plans Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12

1 Peter 3:16 - keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in C... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:16

Hebrews 13:18 - Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:18

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2

Acts 6:15 - All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face wa... Click to read the verse Acts 6:15 Click to read the verse Acts 6:15

1 Corinthians 4:4 - My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:4

2 Timothy 1:3 - Encouragement to Be Faithful I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear con... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:3 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:3

Acts 22:1 - 22 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense.” Click to read the verse Acts 22:1 Click to read the verse Acts 22:1

Acts 1:16 - and said, “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago thr... Click to read the verse Acts 1:16 Click to read the verse Acts 1:16

Jeremiah 37:18 - Then Jeremiah said to King Zedekiah, “What crime have I committed against you or your officials... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 37:18 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 37:18

Acts 25:8 - Then Paul made his defense: “I have done nothing wrong against the law of the Jews or against t... Click to read the verse Acts 25:8 Click to read the verse Acts 25:8

Acts 23:6 - Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the... Click to read the verse Acts 23:6 Click to read the verse Acts 23:6

1 Timothy 1:5 - The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sin... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:5

Acts 22:30 - Before the Sanhedrin The next day, since the commander wanted to find out exactly why Paul was ... Click to read the verse Acts 22:30 Click to read the verse Acts 22:30

Acts 22:5 - as also the high priest and all the Council can testify. I even obtained letters from them to t... Click to read the verse Acts 22:5 Click to read the verse Acts 22:5

Acts 23:20 - He said: “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul before the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pr... Click to read the verse Acts 23:20 Click to read the verse Acts 23:20