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Advocate » Tertullus
Five days later, the high priest Ananias came down with some of the elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they presented their case against Paul before the governor. When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began the prosecution. "Your Excellency Felix," he said, "since through your efforts we enjoy perfect peace, and through your foresight this nation is securing needed reforms, we always and everywhere acknowledge this with profound gratitude. read more.
But??ot to detain you too long?? beg you to be kind enough to give us a brief hearing. For we have found this man a pest and a disturber of the peace among Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect, and actually tried to desecrate the Temple, but we caught him. OMITTED TEXT If you will examine him yourself you will be able to find out from him all about the things we charge him with." The Jews also joined in these charges, and said that the statement was true.
But??ot to detain you too long?? beg you to be kind enough to give us a brief hearing. For we have found this man a pest and a disturber of the peace among Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect, and actually tried to desecrate the Temple, but we caught him. OMITTED TEXT If you will examine him yourself you will be able to find out from him all about the things we charge him with." The Jews also joined in these charges, and said that the statement was true.
Lysias » Chief captain of roman troops in jerusalem
Then Felix, who was somewhat well informed about the Way, adjourned the trial, saying to the Jews, "When Lysias, the colonel, comes down here, I will decide your case."