5. “We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect
6. and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
7. But the commander Lysias came and took him from us with much violence, 8ordering his accusers to come before you.
8. By examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him.”
9. The other Jews joined in the accusation, asserting that these things were true.
10. When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: “I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense.
11. You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.