Acts 24:4-14

4 I don't want to keep you too long. Please listen to us. We will be brief.

5 We have found this man to be a troublemaker. He starts quarrels among all Jews throughout the world. He's a ringleader of the Nazarene sect.

6 He also entered the temple courtyard in a way that violates our tradition. So we arrested him.

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8 When you cross-examine him, you'll be able to find out from him that our accusations are true."

9 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.

11 You can verify for yourself that I went to Jerusalem to worship no more than twelve days ago.

12 No one found me having a discussion with anyone in the temple courtyard or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues throughout the city.

13 These people cannot even prove their accusations to you.

14 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.