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# Therefore
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"Because what I have just said is true." Festus has just said that an accused man should be able to face his accusers and make his defense.
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# when they came together here
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"when the Jewish leaders came to meet with me here"
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# I sat in the judgment seat
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Here "judgment seat" refers to Festus ruling over Paul's trial as judge. Alternate translation: "I sat upon the seat to act as judge" or "I sat down as judge" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# I ordered the man to be brought in
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "I ordered the soldiers to bring Paul before me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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