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 24:19 - New Revised Standard Version But there were some Jews from Asia—they ought to be here before you to make an accusation, if they have anything against me. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Who ought to be here before you and to present their charges, if they have anything against me. American Standard Version (1901) who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught against me. Common English Bible But there were some Jews from the province of Asia. They should be here making their accusations, if indeed they have something against me. Catholic Public Domain Version But certain Jews out of Asia are the ones who should have appeared before you to accuse me, if they have anything against me. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But certain Jews of Asia, who ought to be present before thee, and to accuse, if they had any thing against me: |
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. ”
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.
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.