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“We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect
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and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.By[a]
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examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him.”
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The other Jews joined in the accusation, asserting that these things were true.
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When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: “I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense.
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Some manuscripts include here "him, and we would have judged him in accordance with our law. " 7"But the commander Lysias came and took him from us with much violence, " 8"ordering his accusers to come before you."