Acts 24: Paul Before Felix

The lawyer Tertullus accuses Paul before Governor Felix, and Paul answers that he worships the God of his fathers and hopes in the resurrection. Felix hears him speak of righteousness, self-control, and judgment, becomes afraid, and keeps him in custody for two years.

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In Acts 24:18-19, Paul points out a key weakness in the case against him. What is it?

The Jews from Asia who actually saw the temple incident are not present to bring their own chargesNo Roman soldiers had been present to witness the moment Paul was first seized in the templeFelix himself had not been in Jerusalem to see what really happened in the temple that dayTertullus had never met Paul before and knew nothing firsthand about the charges he brought