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2 And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "As by thee we enjoy much peace, and glorious things are done to this nation by thy prudent administration, 3 we acknowledge it upon all occasions and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. 4 But that I may not trespass upon thee too far, I beg thou wouldst hear us a few words with thy wonted goodness. 5 For having found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ring-leader of the sect of the Nazarenes, 6 and attempting to profane the temple, we apprehended him, and would have judged him according to our law. 7 But Lysias the tribune came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, commanding his accusers to come unto thee: 8 from whom thou mayst thyself by examining him come to the knowledge of all these things of which we accuse him." Acts 24:2-8, Worsley New Testament. Public domain.
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