4. But in order not to detain you further, I ask you to give us a brief hearing with your customary graciousness.
5. We found this man to be a pest; he creates dissension among Jews all over the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazoreans.
6. He even tried to desecrate our temple, but we arrested him. [
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8. If you examine him you will be able to learn from him for yourself about everything of which we are accusing him.”