Peter went down to the men and said, "Behold, I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason you have come?"

As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting because of today's events. In that case we would not be able to account for this commotion, since there is no reason for it."

the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and commanded him to be examined by scourging so that he might find out the reason why they were shouting against him that way.

For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me.

For this reason therefore I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain."