Acts 25:16
I told them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over any man [for punishment] before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has the opportunity to defend himself against the charges.
Acts 25:4-5
Festus answered that Paul was being held in custody in Caesarea [Maritima] and that he himself was about to leave shortly.
John 7:51
“Does our Law convict someone without first giving him a hearing and finding out what he is [accused of] doing?”
Acts 23:30
When I was told that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you immediately, also directing his accusers to bring their charges against him before you.”
Deuteronomy 17:4
and if it is told to you and you hear about it, then you shall investigate thoroughly [all the charges]. If it is confirmed
Deuteronomy 19:17-18
then both parties to the controversy shall stand before the Lord, before the priests and the judges who will be in office at that time.
Proverbs 18:13
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:17
The first one to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and cross-examines him.
Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are [now] permitted to speak on your own behalf.” At that, Paul stretched out his hand [as an orator] and made his defense [as follows]:
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He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him.