Acts 25:16

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

I told them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had met the accusers face to face and had been given an opportunity to make a defense against the charge.

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

When his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, saying, “This is the way your servant treated me,” he became enraged.

Proverbs 18:13

If one gives answer before hearing, it is folly and shame.

Proverbs 18:17

The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines.

Luke 12:11

When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about how or what you will answer or what you are to say,

John 7:51

“Our law does not judge people without first giving them a hearing to find out what they are doing, does it?”

Acts 23:30

When I was informed that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, ordering his accusers also to state before you what they have against him.”

Acts 23:35

he said, “I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that he be kept under guard in Herod’s headquarters.

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself:

Deuteronomy 17:4

and if it is reported to you or you hear of it, and you make a thorough inquiry, and the charge is proved true that such an abhorrent thing has occurred in Israel,