Acts 25:16

Easy To Read Version

But I answered, ‘When a man is accused of doing something wrong, Romans don’t give the man to other people to judge. First, the man must face the people that are accusing him. And he must be allowed to defend himself against their charges.’

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

Joseph’s master heard what his wife said. And he became very angry.

Proverbs 18:13

You should let other people finish speaking before you try to answer them. That way you won’t be embarrassed and appear foolish.

Proverbs 18:17

The first person to speak always seems right until someone comes and questions him.

Luke 12:11

“When men bring you into the synagogues {\cf2\super [227]} before the leaders and other important men, don’t worry about what you will say.

John 7:51

“Our law will not let us judge a person without hearing him. We cannot judge him until we know what he has done.”

Acts 23:30

The next day the commander decided to learn why the Jews were speaking against Paul. So he commanded the leading priests and the Jewish council to meet together. The commander took Paul’s chains off. Then he brought Paul out and stood Paul before their meeting.

Acts 23:35

The governor said, “I will hear your case when the Jews who are against you come here too.” Then the governor gave orders for Paul to be kept in the palace. (This building had been built by Herod. {\cf2\super [461]})

Acts 26:1

Agrippa {\cf2\super [485]} said to Paul, “You may now speak to defend yourself.”

Deuteronomy 17:4

If you hear bad news like this, then you must check it carefully. You must learn if it is true that this terrible thing has really happened in Israel. If you prove that it is true,