Act 25:16 | TNotes | STEP | 25:16 It was a fundamental principle: Roman law did not convict people without a trial. They must be given an opportunity to confront their accusers and defend themselves (cp. 19:38-39 ). This put Roman judicial procedure in a favorable light for readers of Acts.

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‏ Acts 25:16

25:16 ^a It was a fundamental principle: Roman law did not convict people without a trial. They must be given an opportunity to confront their accusers and defend themselves (cp. 19:38-39 ^b). This put Roman judicial procedure in a favorable light for readers of Acts.