27. The Jews seized this man and were about to kill him. I learnt that he was a Roman citizen, so I went with my soldiers and rescued him.
28. I wanted to know what they were accusing him of, so I took him down to their Council.
29. I found out that he had not done anything for which he deserved to die or be put in prison; the accusation against him had to do with questions about their own law.
30. And when I was informed that there was a plot against him, at once I decided to send him to you. I have told his accusers to make their charges against him before you.”