unto whom made answer - That it is not a custom with Romans, to grant as a favour any man, before the accused, face to face, should have his accusers, and, opportunity of defence, should receive, concerning the charge.

He that answereth before he heareth, a folly, it is to him, and, a reproach.

Surely, our law, doth not judge the man, unless it hear first from him, and get to know what he is doing?

Stretched

Because I called, and ye refused, I stretched out my hand, and no one regarded;

Lo! therefore, I have stretched out my hand against thee, And diminished thine allotted portion, - And have delivered thee up unto the desire of them who hate thee The daughters of the Philistines, who are ashamed of thy lewd way.

Whereas, regarding Israel, he saith - All day long, have I stretched forth my hands unto a people unyielding and contradicting.

Answered

Concerning all things of which I am accused by Jews, King Agrippa, I have been counting myself happy, that, before thee, am I about, this day, to be making my defence;

Brethren and fathers! Hear ye, the defence, which I now make unto you: -