And when Paul wanted to go into the assembly, the disciples would not let him.

So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together.

Some of the crowd concluded it was Alexander, since the Jews had put him forward; and having motioned with his hand, Alexander was intending to make a defense to the assembly.

But if you want anything beyond this, it shall be settled in the lawful assembly.

After saying this he dismissed the assembly.

But on the next day, wishing to know for certain why he had been accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the Council to assemble, and brought Paul down and set him before them.

As he said this, there occurred a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.