^{10 Ref} When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, "Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,

^{11 Ref} seeing that you can recognize that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem.

^{12 Ref} In the temple they didn't find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the synagogues, or in the city.

^{13 Ref} Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me.

^{14 Ref} But this I confess to you, that after the Way, which they call a sect, so I serve the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to the law, and which are written in the prophets;

^{15 Ref} having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

^{16 Ref} Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.