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But, in order not to take up too much of your time, I beg your indulgence to give us a brief hearing.
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"We have found this man a pest. He is an agitator among all the Jews throughout the world and a ringleader of the sect of the Natzratim.
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He even tried to profane the Temple, but we arrested him.
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By questioning this man yourself, you will be able to learn all about the things of which we are accusing him."
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The Judeans also joined in the accusation and alleged that these were the facts.
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When the governor motioned for Sha'ul to speak, he replied, "I know that you have been judge over this nation for a number of years, so I am glad to make my defense.
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As you can verify for yourself, it has not been more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Yerushalayim;
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and neither in the Temple nor in the synagogues nor anywhere else in the city did they find me either arguing with anyone or collecting a crowd.
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Nor can they give any proof of the things of which they are accusing me.
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"But this I do admit to you: I worship the God of our fathers in accordance with the Way (which they call a sect). I continue to believe everything that accords with the Torah and everything written in the Prophets.