Acts 25:16

The Scriptures 1998

“To them I answered, ‘It is not the Roman practice to give up any man to destruction before the accused meets the accusers face to face, and has a chance to answer for himself concerning the charge against him.’

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

And it came to be, when his master heard the words which his wife spoke to him, saying, “Your servant did to me according to these words,” that his displeasure burned.

Proverbs 18:13

He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his own case, seems right, Until another comes and examines him.

Luke 12:11

“And when they bring you to the congregations and rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say,

John 7:51

“Does our Torah judge the man unless it hears first from him and knows what he is doing?”

Acts 23:30

And when I was informed that there was to be a plot against the man by the Yehuḏ

Acts 23:35

said, “I shall hear you when your accusers arrive also.” And he commanded him to be kept in Herodes’ palace.

Acts 26:1

And Agrippa said to Sha’ul, “You are allowed to speak for yourself.” Then Sha’ul stretched out his hand and made his defence:

Deuteronomy 17:4

and it has been made known to you and you have heard, and has searched diligently. Then see, if true: the matter is confirmed that such an abomination has been done in Yisra’ĕ