3. All of us are always grateful for what you have done.
4. I don't want to bother you, but please be patient with us and listen to me for just a few minutes.
5. This man has been found to be a real pest and troublemaker for Jews all over the world. He is also a leader of a group called Nazarenes.
6-8. When he tried to disgrace the temple, we arrested him. If you question him, you will find out for yourself that our charges are true.
9. The Jewish crowd spoke up and agreed with what Tertullus had said.
10. The governor motioned for Paul to speak, and he began:I know that you have judged the people of our nation for many years, and I am glad to defend myself in your court.
11. It was no more than twelve days ago that I went to worship in Jerusalem. You can find this out easily enough.
12. Never once did the Jews find me arguing with anyone in the temple. I didn't cause trouble in the Jewish meeting places or in the city itself.
13. There is no way that they can prove these charges that they are now bringing against me.