Acts 24:1-9

1After five days, the kohen gadol Ananias came down with some of the elders and an attorney named Tertullus. They brought formal charges against Paul before the governor.

2When Paul was called in, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “We are enjoying much peace through you, and reforms are introduced for this nation because of your foresight.

3We acknowledge this, most excellent Felix, in every way and every place with all gratitude.

4“But in order that I may not weary you any longer, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly.

5For we have found this man to be a pest, stirring up riots among all the Jewish people throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Natzratim.

6He even tried to defile the Temple, but we seized him.

8By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn from him all these things about which we accuse him.”

9The Judean leaders also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were true.