At that time, Peter got up among the brothers (there were about 120 people present) and said,

The next day, Paul went with us to visit James, and all the elders were present.

Since a plot against the man has been reported to me, I'm sending him to you at once, and I've also ordered his accusers to present their charges against him before you."

"Since I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I am pleased to present my defense. You can verify for yourself that I went up to worship in Jerusalem no more than twelve days ago.

They found me in the Temple doing these things just as I had completed the purification ceremony. No crowd or noisy mob was present.

As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again."

"Therefore," he said, "have your authorities come down with me and present their charges against him there, if there is anything wrong with the man."

Then Festus said, "King Agrippa and all you men who are present with us! You see this man about whom the whole Jewish nation petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer.