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.
“Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”
both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at t
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
But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defens
and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomi
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.