I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, even as ye all are this day:
And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
And when it was shown to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to thee forthwith, charging his accusers also to speak against him before thee.
I will hear thee fully, said he, when thine accusers also are come: and he commanded him to be kept in Herod's palace.
And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him,