and I found that he was accused concerning questions of their law, [but] had no accusation [against him] worthy of death or chains.

For if I am doing wrong, and have done anything worthy of death, I am not trying to escape a death sentence; but if there is nothing in these things of which these [people] are accusing me, no one is able to deliver me to them. I appeal to Caesar."

but had some questions against him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be living.

especially since you are well versed both in all the customs and questions in relation to the Jews; therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.

nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.

he is puffed up, understanding nothing, but [is] morbidly concerned with disputes and word battles, from which come envy, strife, slanders, evil suspicions,

But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they bring forth fights.

But avoid foolish disputes and genealogies, and strifes and legal fights; for they are unprofitable and futile.

saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." And they said, "What is [that] to us? You see to it!"

And Pilate, seeing that nothing was being gained, but rather a riot was starting, taking water, he washed his hands clean in front of the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this just [Man]. You see to it."

who also attempted to profane the temple, whom we also arrested,

from whom you will be able, having judged [him] yourself, to learn about all these things of which we are accusing him."

Then Pilate said to them, "You take Him and judge Him according to your law." Therefore the Jews said to him, "It is not lawful for us to kill anyone,"