1 Five days later Ananias the high priest, together with some of their leaders and a lawyer named Tertullus, went to the governor to present their case against Paul.
2 So Paul was called in, and Tertullus stated the case against him:Honourable Felix, you have brought our people a long period of peace, and because of your concern our nation is much better off.
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.