Acts 24:8

Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.

Cross-references

Acts 24:19–21 Historical context

In Acts 24:19-21, Paul clarifies that his original accusers from Asia are absent — revealing that those brought here are not the actual ones.

Acts 23:30 Parallel

In Acts 23:30, Lysias commands accusers to appear before Felix — Tertullus echoes this command in his speech.

Acts 23:35 Historical context

Acts 23:35 establishes that Paul was kept in Caesarea's praetorium, the same location where his accusers now come.

Acts 25:5 Historical context

Acts 25:5 continues the legal process: Festus invites accusers to go down to Caesarea, building on Paul's presence there.

Acts 25:15 Historical context

In Acts 25:15, the same Jewish accusers persist in pressing charges against Paul before Festus, continuing the hostility seen here.

Acts 25:16 Historical context

In Acts 25:16, Festus upholds the Roman principle that accusers must face the accused — exactly the process underway here.