Acts 25:16

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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.

Cross References

Luke 12:11

And when people bring you in front of synagogue assemblies and rulers and authorities [i.e., for judgment], do not worry about how to speak or what you should say.

John 7:51

“Does our law pass judgment on a man before first hearing from him and learning what he did?”

Acts 23:30

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 23:35

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.

Acts 26:1

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” So, Paul motioned [to the assembly] with his hand [for attention] and began speaking in his defense: