ordering his accusers to come before you.] By examining him yourself concerning all these matters you will be able to ascertain the things of which we accuse him.”
and said to them, “You brought this man to me as one who incites the people to rebellion, and behold, having examined Him before you, I have found in this man no guilt of what you are accusing Him.
“And when I was informed that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, also instructing his accusers to speak against him before you.”