If this matter is heard before the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”

Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the governor’s residence and gathered the whole cohort around him.

Then Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You say so.”

Then they watched him carefully and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They wanted to take advantage of what he might say so that they could deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor.

When the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied, “Because I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I confidently make my defense.