¹⁶ I told them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had met the accusers face to face and had been given an opportunity to make a defense against the charge.^(A)

⁴ Festus replied that Paul was being kept at Caesarea and that he himself intended to go there shortly.^{(A) 5} “So,” he said, “let those of you who have the authority come down with me, and if there is anything wrong about the man, let them accuse him.”

⁵¹ “Our law does not judge people without first giving them a hearing to find out what they are doing, does it?”^(A)

³⁰ When I was informed that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, ordering his accusers also to state before you what they have against him.”^[a](A)

¹⁷ then both parties to the dispute shall appear before the Lord, before the priests and the judges who are in office in those days,^{(A) 18} and the judges shall make a thorough inquiry. If the witness is a false witness, having testified falsely against another,

Paul Defends Himself before Agrippa

26 Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself:^(A)

⁴ and if it is reported to you or you hear of it, and you make a thorough inquiry, and the charge is proved true that such an abhorrent thing has occurred in Israel,^(A)