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.
9. The Jewish crowd spoke up and agreed with what Tertullus had said.
10. The governor motioned for Paul to speak, and he began:I know that you have judged the people of our nation for many years, and I am glad to defend myself in your court.
11. It was no more than twelve days ago that I went to worship in Jerusalem. You can find this out easily enough.
12. Never once did the Jews find me arguing with anyone in the temple. I didn't cause trouble in the Jewish meeting places or in the city itself.