Acts 25:16

God's Word

“I replied to them, ‘That’s not the Roman way of doing things. A person can’t be sentenced as a favor. Before he is sentenced, he must face his accusers and have a chance to defend himself against their accusation.’

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

When Potiphar heard his wife’s story, especially when she said, “This is what your slave did to me,” he became very angry.

Proverbs 18:13

Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems right ⌞until⌟ his neighbor comes to cross-examine him.

Luke 12:11

“When you are put on trial in synagogues or in front of rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say.

John 7:51

“Do Moses’ Teachings enable us to judge a person without first hearing that person’s side of the story? We can’t judge a person without finding out what that person has done.”

Acts 23:30

Since I was informed that there was a plot against this man, I immediately sent him to you. I have also ordered his accusers to state their case against him in front of you.

Acts 23:35

he said, “I’ll hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then the governor gave orders to keep Paul under guard in Herod’s palace.

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “You’re free to speak for yourself.” Paul acknowledged King Agrippa and then began his defense.

Deuteronomy 17:4

When you are told about it, investigate it thoroughly. If it’s true and it can be proven that this disgusting thing has been done in Israel,