And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men {and} brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

Moreover Jeremiah said unto king Zedekiah, What have I offended against thee, or against thy servants, or against this people, that ye have put me in prison?

And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:

And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee.

And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men {and} brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.

Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.

Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.

My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.

And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:

And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men {and} brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

Moreover Jeremiah said unto king Zedekiah, What have I offended against thee, or against thy servants, or against this people, that ye have put me in prison?

Saying, This {fellow} persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. {customs: or, rites}

Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.

Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence {which I make} now unto you.

And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:

For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.

Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, {one} Jesus.

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, {ye} hypocrites?