16. And because I am sure, I try my best to have a clear conscience in whatever I do for God or for people.
17. After being away for several years, I returned here to bring gifts for the poor people of my nation and to offer sacrifices.
18. This is what I was doing when I was found going through a ceremony in the temple. I wasn't with a crowd, and there was no uproar.
19. Some Jews from Asia were there at that time, and if they have anything to say against me, they should be here now.
20. Or ask the ones who are here. They can tell you that they didn't find me guilty of anything when I was tried by their own council.
21. The only charge they can bring against me is what I shouted out in court, when I said, “I am on trial today because I believe that the dead will be raised to life!”