5 For we have found this man to be a troublemaker, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
6 He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we arrested him.
8 When you examine him yourself, you will be able to learn from him about all these things we are accusing him of doing.”
9 The Jews also joined in the verbal attack, claiming that these things were true.
10 When the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied, “Because I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I confidently make my defense.
11 As you can verify for yourself, not more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
12 They did not find me arguing with anyone or stirring up a crowd in the temple courts or in the synagogues or throughout the city,