Acts 25:16
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 25
“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.”Acts 25:16
What Does Acts 25:16 Mean?
Acts 25:16 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 25, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Acts 25:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 7:51“Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?”Acts 23:35“I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s judgment hall.”Deuteronomy 19:17“Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;”Acts 22:25“And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?”Acts 23:30“And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.”Proverbs 18:17“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”Acts 25:4“But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.”Acts 25:5“Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him.”1 Timothy 5:19“Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.”Genesis 39:19“And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.”Acts 21:33“Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.”Acts 22:1“Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.”Acts 24:19“Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.”Acts 26:1“Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:”1 Corinthians 9:3“Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,”2 Timothy 4:16“At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.”Deuteronomy 17:4“And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and enquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:”Proverbs 18:13“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”John 18:29“Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?”
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