6. And now for the hope of the promise that was made by God to the fathers, do I stand subject to judgment:
7. Unto which, our twelve tribes, serving night and day, hope to come. For which hope, O king, I am accused by the Jews.
8. Why should it be thought a thing incredible, that God should raise the dead?
9. And I indeed did formerly think, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.