^{2 Ref} When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that excellent measures are coming to this nation,

^{3 Ref} we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

^{4 Ref} But, that I don't delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.

^{5 Ref} For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

^{6 Ref} He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him.{TR adds "We wanted to judge him according to our law,"}

⁷ {TR adds "but the commanding officer, Lysias, came by and with great violence took him out of our hands,"}

^{8 Ref} {TR adds "commanding his accusers to come to you."}By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him."

^{9 Ref} The Jews also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were so.

^{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.