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.
I told them, 'Look, that's not how we Romans do things. We don't just hand someone over to be executed without giving them a fair shot. The accused gets to face their accusers directly and defend themselves against whatever they're being charged with.'
Even in ancient Rome, they knew everyone deserves to face their accusers and tell their side of the story.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul is imprisoned and facing trial under Roman authorities after appealing to Caesar. Festus, the governor, is speaking to King Agrippa to explain that Roman law mandates a fair hearing, where the accused must confront their accusers and defend themselves before any punishment. This reflects the first-century Roman emphasis on due process to maintain order and justice in their empire.
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