Acts 25:16

I answered them that it’s not the Romans’ custom to give any man up before the accused confronts the accusers face to face and has an opportunity to give a defense concerning the charges.

Acts 25:4-5

However, Festus answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to go there shortly.

John 7:51

“Our law doesn’t judge a man before it 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 right away. I also ordered his accusers to state their case against him in your presence.

Deuteronomy 17:4

and if you are told or hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable thing has happened in Israel,

Deuteronomy 19:17-18

the two people in the dispute must stand in the presence of the Lord before the priests and judges in authority at that time.

Proverbs 18:13

The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

Proverbs 18:17

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

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:

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Summary

Acts 25:16

To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.

It is not

Acts 25:4

And have

John 7:51

General references

Acts 24:19

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