Acts 25:27

James Moffatt - New Testament

For it seems absurd to me to forward a prisoner without notifying the particulars of his charge."

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 25:26

Only, I have nothing definite to write to the sovereign about him. So I have brought him up before you all, and especially before you, O king Agrippa, in order that I may have something to write as the result of your cross-examination.

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.