⁸ Paul argued in his defence, “Neither ^(A)against ^(B)the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor ^(C)against Caesar have I committed any offence.” ⁹ But Festus, ^(D)wishing to do the Jews a favour, said to Paul, “Do you wish to go up to Jerusalem and there be tried on these charges before me?” ¹⁰ But Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar's ^(E)tribunal, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself know very well.