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.

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?"

Stretched

"Because I called out to you and you refused to respond I appealed, but no one paid attention

"Therefore, look out! I've reached out to oppose you. I withdrew your rations and delivered you to those Philistine women who hate you. Even they were embarrassed at your wicked ways!

But about Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and rebellious people."

Answered

"I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, that I can defend myself today against all the accusations of the Jewish leaders,

"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense that I am now making before you."