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we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
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But, that I don't delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.
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For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
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He even tried to profane the temple. We arrested him.
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By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him."
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The Jews also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were so.
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When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, "Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,
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seeing that you can recognize that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem.
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In the temple they didn't find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the synagogues, or in the city.
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Nor can they prove to you the things whereof they now accuse me.