Acts 25:27

Conservative English Version

It makes no sense to send a prisoner to the Emperor without stating the charges against him.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:13

It's stupid and embarrassing to give an answer before you listen.

John 7:51

"Our Law doesn't let us condemn people before we hear what they have to say. We cannot judge them before we know what they have done."

Acts 25:26

I have to write some facts about this man to the Emperor. So I have brought him before all of you, but especially before you, King Agrippa. After we have talked about his case, I will then have something to write.

Acts 26:1

Agrippa told Paul, "You may now speak for yourself." Paul stretched out his hand and said: