I found out that he had not done a thing for which he deserved to die or be put in prison; the accusation against him had to do with questions about their own law.

If I have broken the law and done something for which I deserve the death penalty, I do not ask to escape it. But if there is no truth in the charges they bring against me, no one can hand me over to them. I appeal to the Emperor."

All they had were some arguments with him about their own religion and about a man named Jesus, who has died; but Paul claims that he is alive.

particularly since you know so well all the Jewish customs and disputes. I ask you, then, to listen to me with patience.

Tell them to give up those legends and those long lists of ancestors, which only produce arguments; they do not serve God's plan, which is known by faith.

is swollen with pride and knows nothing. He has an unhealthy desire to argue and quarrel about words, and this brings on jealousy, disputes, insults, evil suspicions,

But keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments; you know that they end up in quarrels.

But avoid stupid arguments, long lists of ancestors, quarrels, and fights about the Law. They are useless and worthless.

"I have sinned by betraying an innocent man to death!" he said. "What do we care about that?" they answered. "That is your business!"

When Pilate saw that it was no use to go on, but that a riot might break out, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, "I am not responsible for the death of this man! This is your doing!"

He also tried to defile the Temple, and we arrested him.

If you question this man, you yourself will be able to learn from him all the things that we are accusing him of."

Pilate said to them, "Then you yourselves take him and try him according to your own law." They replied, "We are not allowed to put anyone to death."