Tertullus continues to speak to governor Felix.

## so that I detain you no more ##

Possible meanings are 1) so that I will not take up too much of your time (UDB) or 2) "so that I will not tire you"

## briefly listen ##

"listen to my short speech"

## we have found this man ##

"we observed Paul" or "we discovered that Paul" The word "we" refers to Ananias, certain elders and Tertullus (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

## all the Jews throughout the world ##

"Many Jews throughout the world" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])

## tried to desecrate the temple ##

"tried to religiously dishonor the temple"

## verses 6b-8a  ##

<b>verses 6b-8a <b>- There is a variant reading in some ancient manuscripts. "[6b] And we wanted to judge him according to our own Law. [7] But the commander Lysias came, and with great violence took him out of our hands. [8b] He then ordered his accusers to come and appear before you." [See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants]]]