Acts 25:16 My reply was that it is not the custom among the Romans to give up any one for punishment before the accused has had his accusers face to face, and has had an opportunity of defending himself against the charge which has been brought against him. (WEY)
Romans 2:15 who do shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also witnessing with them, and between one another the thoughts accusing or else defending, (YLT NAS NIV)
2 Corinthians 12:19 Again, think ye that to you we are making defence? before God in Christ do we speak; and the all things, beloved, 'are' for your up-building, (See NAS RSV NIV)
Philippians 1:7 according as it is righteous for me to think this in behalf of you all, because of my having you in the heart, both in my bonds, and 'in' the defence and confirmation of the good news, all of you being fellow-partakers with me of grace. (See NIV)
2 Kings 9:14 So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram was keeping Ramoth Gilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria; (See NAS NIV)
Isaiah 31:5 As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it. (KJV WBS)