And when I was told that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you immediately, also ordering his accusers to present their case against him in front of you.”
Acts 24:19 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) should have been here before you, [Your Excellency] to make their accusations, if they [really] had a valid charge against me. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Who ought to be here before you and to present their charges, if they have anything against me. American Standard Version (1901) who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught against me. Common English Bible But there were some Jews from the province of Asia. They should be here making their accusations, if indeed they have something against me. Catholic Public Domain Version But certain Jews out of Asia are the ones who should have appeared before you to accuse me, if they have anything against me. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But certain Jews of Asia, who ought to be present before thee, and to accuse, if they had any thing against me: |
And when I was told that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you immediately, also ordering his accusers to present their case against him in front of you.”
he said, “I will hear your case fully when your accusers also get here.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept [under guard] in Herod's palace.
I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to turn over any person [for sentencing] before he is faced by his accusers and has had the opportunity to defend himself against the charges made against him.