1 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense.”

1 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.

1 “Brothers and esteemed fathers,” Paul said, “listen to me as I offer my defense.”

1 “Brethren and fathers, hear my defense before you now.”

1 Paul said, “Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense to you.”

1 Brethren and fathers, hear ye the defence which I now make unto you.

1 Brethren and fathers, hear my defence which I now make to you.

1 “Brothers and fathers, listen as I now present my case to you.” 

1 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”

1 “Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense that I now make before you.”

1 “Men—brothers and fathers—listen to my defense to you now!”

1 “Brothers and fathers,” Paul began, “listen to me now. I want to speak up for myself.”

1 “Brethren and fathers, hear my defense which I now offer to you.”