Acts 25:16
I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had faced his accusers and had an opportunity to defend himself against the charges.
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Genesis 39:19It came about that, when his master heard the explanation his wife told him, “This is what your servant did to me,” he became very angry.
Deuteronomy 19:17Then both men, the ones between whom the controversy exists, must stand before Yahweh, before the priests and the judges who serve in those days.
Proverbs 18:17The first to plead his case seems right 1 until his opponent comes and questions him. 1
Acts 23:30Then it was made known to me that there was a plot against the man, so I immediately sent him to you, and instructed his accusers also to bring their charges against him in your presence. Farewell.”
Acts 26:1So Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense.
Matthew Henry on Acts 25:14-27
Agrippa's Visit to Festus; Paul Arraigned before Agrippa. 13 And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Cæsarea to salute Festus. 14 And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: 15 About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him. 16 To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before… Read the whole commentary →