I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over any man before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has an opportunity to make his defense against the charges.

He who gives an answer before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.

“Our Law does not judge a man unless it first hears from him and knows what he is doing, does it?”

Stretched

“Because I called and you refused,
I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention;

Behold now, I have stretched out My hand against you and diminished your rations. And I delivered you up to the desire of those who hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, who are ashamed of your lewd conduct.

But as for Israel He says, “All the day long I have stretched out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”

Answered

“In regard to all the things of which I am accused by the Jews, I consider myself fortunate, King Agrippa, that I am about to make my defense before you today;

“Brethren and fathers, hear my defense which I now offer to you.”