I think it is foolish to send a prisoner to Caesar without telling what charges are against him.”
Anyone who answers without listening is foolish and confused.
“Our law does not judge a person without hearing him and knowing what he has done.”
But I have nothing definite to write the emperor about him. So I have brought him before all of you—especially you, King Agrippa. I hope you can question him and give me something to write.
Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now speak to defend yourself.” Then Paul raised his hand and began to speak.