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When you cross-examine him, you'll be able to find out from him that our accusations are true."
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The Jews supported Tertullus' accusations and asserted that everything Tertullus said was true.
10
The governor motioned for Paul to speak. Paul responded, "I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years. So I'm pleased to present my case to you.
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You can verify for yourself that I went to Jerusalem to worship no more than twelve days ago.
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No one found me having a discussion with anyone in the temple courtyard or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues throughout the city.
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These people cannot even prove their accusations to you.
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But I'll admit to you that I'm a follower of the way [of Christ], which they call a sect. This means that I serve our ancestors' God and believe everything written in Moses' Teachings and the Prophets.
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I hope for the same thing my accusers do, that people with God's approval and those without it will come back to life.
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With this belief I always do my best to have a clear conscience in the sight of God and people.
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After many years I have come back to my people and brought gifts for the poor and offerings [for God].
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My accusers found me in the temple courtyard doing these things after I had gone through the purification ceremony. No crowd or noisy mob was present.