Acts 25:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But I told them, ‘When a man is accused of doing something wrong, Romans don’t hand him over for others to judge. First, he must face the people accusing him. And then he must be allowed to defend himself against their charges.’

Cross References

John 7:51

“Our law will not let us judge anyone without first hearing them and finding out what they have done.”

Acts 23:30

I was told that some of the Jews were making a plan to kill him. So I decided to send him to you. I also told those Jews to tell you what they have against him.

Proverbs 18:17

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

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now speak to defend yourself.” Paul raised his hand to get their attention and began to speak.

Proverbs 18:13

Let people finish speaking before you try to answer them. That way you will not embarrass yourself and look foolish.

Deuteronomy 17:4

If you hear bad news like this, 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,

Luke 12:11

“When men bring you into the synagogues before the leaders and other important men, don’t worry about what you will say.

Acts 23:35

The governor said, “I will hear your case when the Jews who are accusing you come here too.” Then the governor gave orders for Paul to be kept in the palace built by Herod.

Genesis 39:19

Joseph’s master listened to what his wife said, and he became very angry.