But I told them that we Romans are not in the habit of handing over any who are accused of a crime before they have met their accusers face-to-face and have had the chance of defending themselves against the accusation.

Listen before you answer. If you don't, you are being stupid and insulting.

The first person to speak in court always seems right until his opponent begins to question him.

"According to our Law we cannot condemn people before hearing them and finding out what they have done."

I have been calling you, inviting you to come, but you would not listen. You paid no attention to me.

"Now I have raised my hand to punish you and to take away your share of my blessing. I have handed you over to the Philistines, who hate you and are disgusted with your immoral actions.

But concerning Israel he says, "All day long I held out my hands to welcome a disobedient and rebellious people."

"King Agrippa! I consider myself fortunate that today I am to defend myself before you from all the things these Jews accuse me of,

"My fellow Jews, listen to me as I make my defense before you!"