Acts.19.33  Some of the crowd prompted Alexander, whom the Jews had put forward. And Alexander motioned with his hand, wishing to make a defense to the people.
Acts.22.1  "Brethren and fathers, hear the defense which I now make before you."
Acts.24.10  And when the governor had motioned to him to speak, Paul replied: "Realizing that for many years you have been judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.
Acts.25.8  Paul said in his defense, "Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I offended at all."
Acts.25.16  I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up any one before the accused met the accusers face to face, and had opportunity to make his defense concerning the charge laid against him.
Acts.26.1  Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense:
Acts.26.2  "I think myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews,
Acts.26.24  And as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are mad; your great learning is turning you mad."
1Cor.9.3  This is my defense to those who would examine me.
Phil.1.7  It is right for me to feel thus about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.
Phil.1.16  The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel;
2Tim.4.16  At my first defense no one took my part; all deserted me. May it not be charged against them!
1Pet.3.15  but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence;