2. When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Since we have attained much peace through you, and reforms have been accomplished in this nation through your provident care,
3. we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.
4. But in order not to detain you further, I ask you to give us a brief hearing with your customary graciousness.
5. We found this man to be a pest; he creates dissension among Jews all over the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazoreans.
6. He even tried to desecrate our temple, but we arrested him. [