After five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders, with an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. And when Paul was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying to Felix: "Since through you we have enjoyed much peace, and since by your provision, reforms are introduced on behalf of this nation, we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude. read more.
But, that I may not weary you further, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly. For we have found this man a pestilent fellow who stirs up dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. He even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. (...) By examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges of which we accuse him." The Jews also joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so.