³⁷ You have brought these men here, but they have stolen nothing from the temple and have not spoken against our goddess.

Paul’s Hardships

³ We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry.

²² You say it is wrong to commit adultery, but do you commit adultery? You condemn idolatry, but do you use items stolen from pagan temples?^[a]

³² Don’t give offense to Jews or Gentiles^[a] or the church of God.

⁸ Paul denied the charges. “I am not guilty of any crime against the Jewish laws or the Temple or the Roman government,” he said.