Then the high priest said, "Are these things true?"

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

The next day, because the commanding officer wanted to know the true reason Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole council to assemble. He then brought Paul down and had him stand before them.

The Jews also joined in the verbal attack, claiming that these things were true.

If then I am in the wrong and have done anything that deserves death, I am not trying to escape dying, but if not one of their charges against me is true, no one can hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!"

But Paul replied, "I have not lost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words.