'Face to Face' in the Bible

I answered them that it was not the Roman custom to sentence a man to be punished until the accused met his accusers face to face and had an opportunity to defend himself against the charge.

Now we see only an indistinct image in a mirror, but then we will be face to face. Now what I know is incomplete, but then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known.

Now I myself, Paul, plead with you with the gentleness and kindness of the Messiah I who am humble when I am face to face with you but forceful toward you when I am away!

For I want you to know how much I struggle for you, for those in Laodicea, and for all who have never seen me face to face.

Brothers, although we have been separated from you for a little while in person but not in heart we eagerly desire to see you again face to face.

We pray very hard night and day that we may see you again face to face, so that we may equip you with whatever is lacking in your faith.

Although I have a great deal to write to you, I would prefer not to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak face to face.