4. I don't want to bother you. But would you be kind enough to listen to us for a short time?
5. "We have found that Paul is a troublemaker. He stirs up trouble among Jews all over the world. He is a leader of those who follow Jesus of Nazareth.
8. Question him yourself. Then you will learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him."
9. The Jews said the same thing. They agreed that the charges were true.
10. The governor motioned for Paul to speak. Paul said, "I know that you have been a judge over this nation for quite a few years. So I am glad to stand up for myself.
11. About 12 days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. You can easily check on this.
12. Those bringing charges against me did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple. I wasn't stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city.