6 He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we apprehended him and wanted to judge him according to our law.
7 But Lysias the commander came and took him from our hands with great force,
8 commanding his accusers to come to you. By examining him yourself you will be able to discern all these things we are accusing him of.”
9 The Jews also joined in the attack, alleging that these things were so.
10 When the governor motioned to him to speak, Paul replied: “Because I know you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I am glad to offer my defense in what concerns me.
11 You are able to determine that it is no more than 12 days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem.
12 They didn’t find me disputing with anyone or causing a disturbance among the crowd, either in the temple complex or in the synagogues or anywhere in the city.