1. Five days later Ananias, the high priest, went to the city of Caesarea. He brought with him some of the older Jewish leaders and a lawyer named Tertullus. They went to Caesarea to make charges against Paul before the governor.
2-3. Paul was called into the meeting, and Tertullus began to make his accusations. Tertullus said, “Most Honorable Felix, our people enjoy much peace because of you, and many wrong things in our country are being made right through your wise help. For this we all continue to be very thankful.
4. But I don’t want to take any more of your time. So I will say only a few words. Please be patient.
5. This man is a troublemaker. He causes trouble with the Jews everywhere in the world. He is a leader of the Nazarene group.
6-8. Also, he was trying to make the Temple unclean, but we stopped him. You can decide if all this is true. Ask him some questions yourself.”
9. The other Jews agreed and said it was all true.
10. The governor made a sign for Paul to speak. So Paul answered, “Governor Felix, I know that you have been a judge over this nation for a long time. So I am happy to defend myself before you.
11. I went to worship in Jerusalem only twelve days ago. You can learn for yourself that this is true.
12. These Jews who are accusing me did not find me arguing with anyone at the Temple or making trouble with the people. And I was not making trouble or arguing in the synagogues or any other place in the city.
13. These men cannot prove the things they are saying against me now.