Acts 25:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Acts 25:16 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.”
King James Version · Public Domain“To whom I answered, that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man, before that the accused have the accusers face to face, and have had opportunity to make his defence concerning the matter laid against him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“unto whom I answered, that it is not a custom of Romans to make a favour of any man to die, before that he who is accused may have the accusers face to face, and may receive place of defence in regard to the charge laid against <FI> him<Fi> .”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 25:16 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 39:19When his master heard the story his wife told him, saying, “This is what your slave did to me,” he burned with anger.
- Deuteronomy 17:4and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomination has happened in Israel,
- Deuteronomy 19:17both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time.
- Proverbs 18:13He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
- Proverbs 18:17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
- John 7:51“Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”
- Acts 23:30When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you.
- Acts 25:4But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.
- Acts 26:1Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:
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