9. And the Jews also added, and said that these things were so.
10. Then Paul answered, (the governor making a sign to him to speak:) Knowing that for many years thou hast been judge over this nation, I will with good courage answer for myself.
11. For thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days, since I went up to adore in Jerusalem:
12. And neither in the temple did they find me disputing with any man, or causing any concourse of the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:
13. Neither can they prove unto thee the things whereof they now accuse me.
14. But this I confess to thee, that according to the way, which they call a heresy, so do I serve the Father and my God, believing all things which are written in the law and the prophets:
15. Having hope in God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection of the just and unjust.
16. And herein do I endeavour to have always a conscience without offence toward God, and towards men.
17. Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings, and vows.