5. “We have found this man a troublemaker, instigating riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
6. He even tried to profane the temple. So we seized him and wanted to judge him according to our law.
7. But the commander, Lysias, came to us and forcefully took him out of our hands,
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.