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We accept these things always and in every place, and we are thankful for them.
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But not wanting to take any more of your time, I beg you to be kind and listen to our few words.
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We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up the Jews everywhere in the world. He is a leader of the Nazarene group.
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Also, he was trying to make the Temple unclean, but we stopped him.
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By asking him questions yourself, you can decide if all these things are true."
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The other Jews agreed and said that all of this was true.
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When the governor made a sign for Paul to speak, Paul said, "Governor Felix, I know you have been a judge over this nation for a long time. So I am happy to defend myself before you.
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You can learn for yourself that I went to worship in Jerusalem only twelve days ago.
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Those who are accusing me did not find me arguing with anyone in the Temple or stirring up the people in the synagogues or in the city.
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They cannot prove the things they are saying against me now.