en_tn/act/24/10.md

Connecting Statement:

Paul responds to Governor Felix about the charges brought against him.

the governor motioned

"the governor gestured"

a judge to this nation

Here "nation" refers to the people of the Jewish nation. Alternate translation: "a judge for the people of the Jewish nation" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

explain myself

"explain my situation"