Since I wanted to know what charge they were accusing him of, I brought him down to their council.

I found he was accused with reference to controversial questions about their law, but no charge against him deserved death or imprisonment.

“Regarding all the things I have been accused of by the Jews, King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate that I am about to make my defense before you today,

If then Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against someone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls; let them bring charges against one another there.

For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause we can give to explain this disorderly gathering.”

a promise that our twelve tribes hope to attain as they earnestly serve God night and day. Concerning this hope the Jews are accusing me, Your Majesty!