Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.
They should be the ones standing here in front of you right now, speaking up if they actually have any real complaints against me.
If someone has a problem with you, they should have the courage to say it to your face.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul is on trial before the Roman governor Felix in Caesarea, defending himself against charges brought by Jewish leaders from Jerusalem who accused him of stirring up trouble. He points out that certain witnesses from Asia, who had initially complained about him, are notably absent and should be present to make their case. This scene reflects the legal practices of the Roman Empire in the first century, where defendants had the right to face their accusers directly.
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