Acts 25:16

New Century Version

But I answered, ‘When a man is accused of a crime, Romans do not hand him over until he has been allowed to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.’

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

When Joseph’s master heard what his wife said Joseph had done, he became very angry.

Proverbs 18:13

Anyone who answers without listening is foolish and confused.

Proverbs 18:17

The person who tells one side of a story seems right, until someone else comes and asks questions.

Luke 12:11

“When you are brought into the synagogues before the leaders and other powerful people, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say.

John 7:51

“Our law does not judge a person without hearing him and knowing what he has done.”

Acts 23:30

When I was told that some of them were planning to kill Paul, I sent him to you at once. I also told them to tell you what they have against him.

Acts 23:35

he said, “I will hear your case when those who are against you come here, too.” Then the governor gave orders for Paul to be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.

Acts 26:1

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

Deuteronomy 17:4

If someone has told you about it, you must look into the matter carefully. If it is true that such a hateful thing has happened in Israel,