Acts 25:7-9

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⁷ On Paul’s arrival in court the Jews from Jerusalem gathered around, hurling many serious accusations which they couldn’t prove. ⁸ Paul denied the charges: “I am not guilty,” he said. “I have not opposed the Jewish laws or desecrated the Temple or rebelled against the Roman government.”

⁹ Then Festus, anxious to please the Jews, asked him, “Are you willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial before me?”