New International Reader's Version

Acts 24:4-10 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

4. I don't want to bother you. But would you be kind enough to listen to us for a short time?

5. "We have found that Paul is a troublemaker. He stirs up trouble among Jews all over the world. He is a leader of those who follow Jesus of Nazareth.

6-7. He even tried to pollute our temple. So we arrested him.

8. Question him yourself. Then you will learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him."

9. The Jews said the same thing. They agreed that the charges were true.

10. The governor motioned for Paul to speak. Paul said, "I know that you have been a judge over this nation for quite a few years. So I am glad to stand up for myself.