Acts 25:16

Catholic Public Domain Version

I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to condemn any man, before he who is being accused has been confronted by his accusers and has received the opportunity to defend himself, so as to clear himself of the charges.

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

His lord, upon hearing these things, and having excessive trust in the words of his mate, was very angry.

Proverbs 18:13

Whoever responds before he listens, demonstrates himself to be foolish and deserving of confusion.

Proverbs 18:17

The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.

Luke 12:11

And when they will lead you to the synagogues, and to magistrates and authorities, do not choose to be worried about how or what you will answer, or about what you might say.

John 7:51

"Does our law judge a man, unless it has first heard him and has known what he has done?"

Acts 23:30

And when I had been given news of ambushes, which they had prepared against him, I sent him to you, notifying his accusers also, so that they may plead their accusations before you. Farewell."

Acts 23:35

"I will hear you, when your accusers have arrived." And he ordered him to be kept in the praetorium of Herod.

Acts 26:1

Yet truly, Agrippa said to Paul, "It is permitted for you to speak for yourself." Then Paul, extending his hand, began to offer his defense.

Deuteronomy 17:4

and when this will have been reported to you, and, upon hearing it, if you have inquired diligently and have found it to be true, that the abomination is being done in Israel: