Acts 24:13
Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.
Cross-references
In 1 Peter 3:16, false accusers are shamed when slandered believers maintain a good conscience — same dynamic as Paul's unproven charges.
In Nehemiah 6:8, Nehemiah denies false rumors as fabricated — directly parallels Paul's claim that accusations cannot be proved.
In Psalm 35:11, false witnesses charge the psalmist with things unknown — same scenario of unsubstantiated accusations.
In Proverbs 18:17, the first speaker seems right until cross-examined — Paul's accusers fail that scrutiny, unable to prove their case.
In Daniel 6:5, accusers can find no fault in Daniel except regarding God's law — exactly Paul's situation here.
Luke 23:2 shows Jesus falsely accused before Pilate — a pattern of false charges against God's servants repeated in Paul's trial.
In Psalm 119:69, the proud forge lies against the psalmist — similar to Paul's situation of unproven slander.
In Jeremiah 20:10, enemies spread defaming reports and plot against Jeremiah — parallels the false accusations Paul cannot have proven.