Acts 25:16

I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.

Cross References (8)

  • John 7:51 (8)

    “Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”

  • Deuteronomy 19:17–18 (5)

    both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at t

  • Acts 23:30 (4)

    When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to

  • Acts 25:4–5 (3)

    But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.

  • Proverbs 18:17 (3)

    The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

  • Acts 26:1 (1)

    Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defens

  • Deuteronomy 17:4 (1)

    and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomi

  • Proverbs 18:13 (1)

    He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.