8 ordering his accusers to come before you. By examining him yourself you will be able to learn about all these things concerning which we accuse him.”
9 The Jews assented, alleging these things to be true.
10 After the governor motioned to him to speak, Paul answered, “Knowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully defend myself.
11 You may verify that it is no more than twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
12 They did not find me in the temple or in the synagogues or in the city disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd.
13 They cannot prove the things concerning which they now accuse me.
14 However, I affirm that in accordance with the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of my fathers and believe everything written in the Law and in the Prophets.