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He even attempted to profane the Temple, but we arrested him.
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You, however, by examining him, will yourself be able to learn the truth as to all this which we allege against him."
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The Jews also joined in the charge, maintaining that these were facts.
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Then, at a sign from the Governor, Paul answered, "Knowing, Sir, that for many years you have administered justice to this nation, I cheerfully make my defence.
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For you have it in your power to ascertain that it is not more than twelve days ago that I went up to worship in Jerusalem;
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and that neither in the Temple nor in the synagogues, nor anywhere in the city, did they find me disputing with any opponent or collecting a crowd about me.
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Nor can they prove the charges which they are now bringing against me.
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But this I confess to you--that in the way which they style a heresy, I worship the God of our forefathers, believing everything that is taught in the Law or is written in the Prophets,
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and having a hope directed towards God, which my accusers themselves also entertain, that before long there will be a resurrection both of the righteous and the unrighteous.
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This too is my own earnest endeavour--always to have a clear conscience in relation to God and man.