Acts 25:16

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

It is not

Festus replied that Paul was being kept in custody at Caesarea and that he himself would be going there soon.

And have

Then Agrippa told Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

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,

then both must stand with their dispute in the LORD's presence, the priests, and the judges at that time.

Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.

"Surely our Law does not condemn a person without first hearing from him and finding out what he is doing, does it?"

General references

But some Jews from Asia were there, and they should be here before you to accuse me if they have anything against me.