Acts 24:1-13

¹Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.

          2When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.
          3In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
          4But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.

          5We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
          6and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
          8By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”

⁹The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.

          10When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
          11You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
          12Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city.
          13Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me.

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