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.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Acts 25:16 >I 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.