Acts 25:16

James Moffatt - New Testament

I told them Romans were not in the habit of giving up any man until the accused met the accusers face to face and had a chance of defending himself against the impeachment.

Cross References

John 7:51

"But surely our Law does not condemn the accused before hearing what he has to say and ascertaining his offence?"

Acts 23:30

I am informed a plot is to be laid against him, so I am sending him to you at once, telling his accusers that they must impeach him before you. Farewell."

Acts 26:1

Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have our permission to speak upon your own behalf." At this Paul stretched out his hand and began his defence.

Luke 12:11

When they bring you before synagogues and the magistrates and authorities, do not trouble yourselves about how to defend yourselves or what to say,

Acts 23:35

he said, "I will go into your case whenever your accusers arrive," giving orders that he was to be kept in the praetorium of Herod.