Acts 25:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 25:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 25:16 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 25:16 — KJV
“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.”
— Acts 25:16 (KJV)
Acts 25:16 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 25:16
“For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the LORD will answer him by myself:”
Shares key themes with Acts 25:16: before, face, answer
“Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a petition of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.”
Shares key themes with Acts 25:16: answered, any, before
“While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing at all.”
Shares key themes with Acts 25:16: answered, any, answer
“For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Acts 25:16: whom, manner, any
“And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Acts 25:16: manner, any, face
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