Acts 25:16

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

I answered them that it is not the Roman custom to give someone up  before the accused faces the accusers and has an opportunity for a defence against the charges.

Cross References

John 7:51

‘Our law doesn’t judge a man before it hears from him and knows what he’s doing, does it? ’

Acts 23:30

When I was informed that there was a plot against the man,  , I sent him to you straight away. I also ordered his accusers  to state their case against him in your presence.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, ‘You have permission to speak for yourself.’ Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defence:

Proverbs 18:13

The one who gives an answer before he listens – this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

Deuteronomy 17:4

and if you are told or hear about it, then investigate it thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable act has been done in Israel,

Luke 12:11

Whenever   they bring you before synagogues and rulers and authorities,   don’t worry   about how you should defend   yourselves or what you should say.

Acts 23:35

he said, ‘I will give you a hearing whenever your accusers also get here.’ He ordered that he be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.  ,

Genesis 39:19

When his master heard the story his wife told him #– #‘These are the things your slave did to me’ #– #he was furious