Acts 25:16

Acts 25:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16“I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand over anyone before they have faced their accusers and have had an opportunity to defend themselves against the charges.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16I replied to them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over any person before the accused meets his accusers face to face, and has an opportunity to make his defense against the charges.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over any man before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has an opportunity to make his defense against the charges.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16I told them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over any man [for punishment] before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has the opportunity to defend himself against the charges.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16“I told them that this is not the way Romans do things. We don’t judge people before they have faced those bringing charges against them. They must have a chance to argue against the charges for themselves.

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