Acts 24:2-8 ▼

2 When he was called in, Tertullus began to accuse him and said: “Since we enjoy great peace because of you, and reforms are taking place for the benefit of this nation by your foresight,

3 we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with utmost gratitude.

4 However, so that I will not burden you any further, I beg you in your graciousness to give us a brief hearing.

5 For we have found this man to be a plague, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the Roman world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes!

6 He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we apprehended him and wanted to judge him according to our law.

7 But Lysias the commander came and took him from our hands with great force,

8 commanding his accusers to come to you. By examining him yourself you will be able to discern all these things we are accusing him of.”