And when it was shewn to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to thee forthwith, charging his accusers also to speak against him before thee.
Acts 24:19 - Revised Version 1885 who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught 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: |
And when it was shewn to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to thee forthwith, charging his accusers also to speak against him before thee.
I will hear thy cause, said he, when thine accusers also are come: and he commanded him to be kept in Herod's palace.
To whom I answered, that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man, before that the accused have the accusers face to face, and have had opportunity to make his defence concerning the matter laid against him.