Acts 25:16
I told them it is not the Roman practice to deliver any man to die before his accusers face him. He should answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
Acts 25:4-5
But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he would go there shortly.
John 7:51
Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to find out what he has done?
Acts 23:30
When I was informed that there was a plot against him, I decided to send him to you. I told his accusers to make their charges against him before you.
Deuteronomy 17:4
If it is told you and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire thoroughly. If it is true and the thing certain that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,
Deuteronomy 19:17-18
The two people involved must stand in Jehovah's presence, in front of the priests and judges who are serving at that time.
Proverbs 18:13
It is foolishness and shame to answer a matter before you hear it.
Proverbs 18:17
The first to present his cause seems right. But another comes and examines him.
Acts 26:1
Agrippa said to Paul, You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched out his arm and began his defense,