Are you trying to defend him? Are you going to argue his case in court?

He does not take the side of rulers nor favor the rich over the poor, for he created everyone.

"Be honest and just when you make decisions in legal cases; do not show favoritism to the poor or fear the rich.

Show no partiality in your decisions; judge everyone on the same basis, no matter who they are. Do not be afraid of anyone, for the decisions you make come from God. If any case is too difficult for you, bring it to me, and I will decide it.'

They are not to be unjust or show partiality in their judgments; and they are not to accept bribes, for gifts blind the eyes even of wise and honest men, and cause them to give wrong decisions.

The wise have also said these things: It is wrong for judges to be prejudiced.

Then they sent to him some of their disciples and some members of Herod's party. "Teacher," they said, "we know that you tell the truth. You teach the truth about God's will for people, without worrying about what others think, because you pay no attention to anyone's status.

I said to myself that your promise, sir, would make me safe, because the king is like God's angel and can distinguish good from evil. May the LORD your God be with you!"

But he did it in order to straighten out this whole matter. Your Majesty is as wise as the angel of God and knows everything that happens."

"It isn't a man speaking, but a god!" they shouted.

At once the angel of the Lord struck Herod down, because he did not give honor to God. He was eaten by worms and died.

Then Paul was called in, and Tertullus began to make his accusation, as follows: "Your Excellency! Your wise leadership has brought us a long period of peace, and many necessary reforms are being made for the good of our country.

We welcome this everywhere and at all times, and we are deeply grateful to you.