Acts 25:16
I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had met his accusers face to face and had been given an opportunity to make a defense against the accusation.
Acts 25:4-5
Then Festus replied that Paul was being kept at Caesarea, and he himself intended to go there shortly.
John 7:51
"Our law doesn't condemn a man unless it first hears from him and learns what he is doing, does it?"
Acts 23:30
When I was informed there would be a plot against this man, I sent him to you at once, also ordering his accusers to state their charges against him before you.
Deuteronomy 17:4
When it is reported to you and you hear about it, you must investigate carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done in Israel,
Deuteronomy 19:17-18
then both parties to the controversy must stand before the Lord, that is, before the priests and judges who will be in office in those days.
Proverbs 18:13
The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.
Proverbs 18:17
The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.
Acts 26:1
So Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense: