Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
Cross-references
Acts 26:2 is Paul's immediate response — he begins his defense as Agrippa permitted.
Acts 22:1 is Paul's earlier defense speech — similar setting of Paul making a case before authorities.
Acts 25:16 establishes the Roman principle of giving the accused an opportunity to defend himself — exactly what Paul receives here.
Acts 9:15 prophesies Paul will stand before kings — here before Agrippa, that prophecy is fulfilled.
Acts 24:10 describes Paul beginning his defense before Felix with a gesture — nearly identical scene.
Acts 25:13 narrates Agrippa's arrival, setting the stage for the hearing where Paul is permitted to speak.
John 7:51 echoes the fair-trial principle — no condemnation without a hearing — which Paul is now granted.
Psalm 119:46 speaks of testifying before kings without shame — Paul fulfills this as he speaks before Agrippa.
Luke 12:12 promises the Holy Spirit will teach what to say in the hour of need — Paul's defense demonstrates this promise.
Proverbs 18:13 warns against answering before listening — Agrippa does the wise opposite by letting Paul speak first.
Proverbs 18:17 notes the first pleader seems right until cross-examined — Paul now speaks first before Agrippa.