He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
Acts 25:27 - Revised Version 1885 For it seemeth to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not withal to signify the charges against him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For it seems to me senseless and absurd to send a prisoner and not state the accusations against him. American Standard Version (1901) For it seemeth to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not withal to signify the charges against him. Common English Bible After all, it would be foolish to send a prisoner without specifying the charges against him.” Catholic Public Domain Version For it seems to me unreasonable to send a prisoner and not to indicate the accusations set against him." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not to signify the things laid to his charge. |
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
Doth our law judge a man, except it first hear from himself and know what he doeth?
Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I may have somewhat to write.
And Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence: