Acts 25:5 shows Festus applying the principle from Acts 25:16 by inviting accusers to come and present charges.

In Acts 25:4, Festus's refusal to move Paul to Jerusalem reflects the Roman legal principle he states in Acts 25:16.

Acts 26:1 demonstrates the Roman custom in Acts 25:16 as Paul is given opportunity to defend himself before Agrippa.

In Acts 22:1, Paul begins his defense—directly exercising the right to speak for himself that Festus acknowledges here.

In Acts 22:25, Paul appeals to his rights as an uncondemned Roman—reinforcing the principle of trial before punishment.

Acts 23:35 shows Felix waiting for Paul's accusers before hearing him, directly illustrating the Roman custom stated here.

Acts 24:19 has Paul himself invoking this right, insisting his accusers from Asia should be present—exactly the principle Festus later states.

In Acts 21:33, the commander binds Paul then asks what he did—a less orderly procedure, contrasting with the formal hearing Paul later receives.

Acts 24:8 has Tertullus urging Felix to examine Paul—this aligns with the principle that the accused must face his accusers and defend himself.

In Proverbs 18:13, answering before hearing is folly—this wisdom directly reinforces the principle of listening to the defense first.

In Proverbs 18:17, the first case seems right until cross-examined—underscoring the need for accusers to face the accused.

In John 7:51, Nicodemus cites the Law's requirement to hear a man before judging—same due process principle applied to Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:16 recounts Paul being deserted at his first defense—directly relating to the legal 'opportunity to make his defense' mentioned here.

In Genesis 39:19, Potiphar condemns Joseph without hearing his side—a stark contrast to the fair hearing required here.

In John 18:29, Pilate asks for the accusation—following the same Roman procedure of hearing the charge before judgment.

1 Timothy 5:19 requires two or three witnesses for charges against an elder—a similar legal safeguard of not condemning without proper accusation.

In Deuteronomy 19:18, judges investigate thoroughly—echoing the need for a fair hearing before condemning the accused.

In Deuteronomy 19:17, both disputants stand before God and judges—mirroring the Roman custom of facing accusers before judgment.

Deuteronomy 17:4 commands diligent inquiry before judgment, echoing the fair hearing principle in Acts 25:16.