Acts 24:8-12

By interrogating him yourself concerning all these matters, you will be able to ascertain the things of which we are accusing him.”

The Jews also joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so.

And when the governor had nodded for him to speak, Paul responded: “Knowing that for many years you have been a judge to this nation, I cheerfully make my defense,

since you can take note of the fact that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

And neither in the temple did they find me carrying on a discussion with anyone or causing a riot, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city itself.