As he speaks to the council, he tries to show that he should be considered righteous in their eyes. The high priest disagrees and wants Paul to be struck in the mouth for saying “lies.” Paul responds harshly and then repents in their midst once he realizes it is the high priest. He then uses the disagreement between the Pharisees and Sadducees against them (concerning the resurrection from the dead). As the argument arose, the tribune again saves Paul. That night, the Lord confirms that Paul will be okay and will testify in Rome. He uses Paul’s sister’s son to save Paul’s life (again) and the tribune calls two centurions to deliver Paul to Felix the governor (not Pontius Pilate anymore). The governor protects him and the Jews begin to plot a new route.