Acts 25:16

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up any one before the accused met the accusers face to face, and had opportunity to make his defense concerning the charge laid against him.

Cross References

John 7:51

“Does our law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?”

Acts 23:30

And when it was disclosed to me 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.”

Proverbs 18:17

He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.

Acts 26:1

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

Proverbs 18:13

If one gives answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

Deuteronomy 17:4

and it is told you and you hear of it; then you shall inquire diligently, and if it is true and certain that such an abominable thing has been done in Israel,

Luke 12:11

And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious how or what you are to answer or what you are to say;

Acts 23:35

he said, “I will hear you when your accusers arrive.” And he commanded him to be guarded in Herod's praetorium.

Genesis 39:19

When his master heard the words which his wife spoke to him, “This is the way your servant treated me,” his anger was kindled.