Acts 25:16
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.
Acts 25:4-5
Festus replied that Paul was being kept in custody at Caesarea and that he himself would be going there soon.
John 7:51
"Surely our Law does not condemn a person without first hearing from him and finding out what he is doing, does it?"
Acts 23:30
Since a plot against the man has been reported to me, I'm sending him to you at once, and I've also ordered his accusers to present their charges against him before you."
Deuteronomy 17:4
When it is reported to you or you hear of it, then investigate it thoroughly. When the truth has been established that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,
Deuteronomy 19:17-18
then both must stand with their dispute in the LORD's presence, the priests, and the judges at that time.
Proverbs 18:13
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
Proverbs 18:17
The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.
Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa told Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.