Acts 25:16 meaning and explanation
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.
Acts 25:16, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
Festus is speaking to King Agrippa, summarizing how he handled Paul's case after succeeding Felix as governor. The Jewish leaders in Jerusalem wanted Paul transferred there, but Festus insists that Roman practice requires the accused to meet his accusers face to face and have a chance to answer the charges.
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