Act 25:16-17 | ESV | STEP | I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up anyone before the accused met the accusers face to face and had opportunity to make his defense concerning the charge laid against him .

Acts 25:16-17

16 ^aI answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up anyone ^bbefore the accused met the accusers face to face and had opportunity to make his defense concerning the charge laid against him. 17 ^cSo when they came together here, I made no delay, but on the next day took my seat on ^dthe tribunal and ordered the man to be brought.