Acts 25:16

Tree of Life Version

I answered them that it is not Roman practice to turn over anyone before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has an opportunity to make his defense concerning the charges.

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

Now when his master heard the words his wife spoke to him saying, “Such are the things your slave did to me,” his anger burned.

Proverbs 18:13

One who answers before listening— that is his folly and his shame.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems just, until another comes and cross-examines him.

Luke 12:11

And when they bring you to the synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how you should defend yourself or what you should say,

John 7:51

“Our Torah doesn’t judge a man unless it first hears from him and knows what he’s doing, does it?”

Acts 23:30

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

Acts 23:35

he said, “I will give you a hearing when your accusers have arrived also.” Then he gave orders for Paul to be guarded in Herod’s Praetorium.

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “It is permitted for you to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

Deuteronomy 17:4

It is told to you and you have heard about it, and you investigate thoroughly and indeed it is true and the thing certain—this abomination has been done in Israel.