# General Information:

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

# So that I detain you no more

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

# briefly listen to me with kindness

"kindly listen to my short speech"

# this man to be a pest

This speaks of Paul as if he were a plague that spreads from one person to another. AT: "this man to be a trouble maker" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# all the Jews throughout the world

The word "all" here is probably an exaggeration used to strengthen their accusation against Paul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])

# He is a leader of the Nazarene sect

The phrase "Nazarene sect" is another name for the Christians. AT: "He also leads the entire group whom people call the followers of the Nazarene" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# sect

This is a smaller group of people within a larger group group. Tertullus considers the Christians to be a small group within Judaism.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jew]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/rebel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/nazareth]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/desecrate]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]