10. The governor made a sign for Paul to speak. So Paul said, “Governor Felix, I know that you have been a judge over this nation for a long time. So I am happy to defend myself before you.
11. I went to worship in Jerusalem only 12 days ago. You can learn for yourself that this is true.
12. Those who are accusing me did not find me arguing with anyone in the Temple. I was not stirring up the people. And I was not making trouble in the Temple or in the synagogues or in the city.
13. They cannot prove the things they are saying against me now.
14. But I will tell you this: I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way of Jesus. The Jews say that the Way of Jesus is not the right way. But I believe everything that is taught in the law of Moses and that is written in the books of the Prophets.
15. I have the same hope in God that they have—the hope that all people, good and bad, will be raised from death.
16. This is why I always try to do what I believe is right before God and men.