6. He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we apprehended him and wanted to judge him according to our law.
7. But Lysias the commander came and took him from our hands with great force,
8. commanding his accusers to come to you. By examining him yourself you will be able to discern all these things we are accusing him of.”
9. The Jews also joined in the attack, alleging that these things were so.
10. When the governor motioned to him to speak, Paul replied: “Because I know you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I am glad to offer my defense in what concerns me.