All of us are always grateful for what you have done.
But Paul replied, “Honorable Festus, I am not crazy. What I am saying is true, and it makes sense.
Greetings from Claudius Lysias to the Honorable Governor Felix:
So I made a careful study of everything and then decided to write and tell you exactly what took place. Honorable Theophilus,
Get a horse ready for Paul and make sure he gets safely through to Felix the governor.”
When they came to Caesarea, they gave the letter to the governor and handed Paul over to him.
So Paul was called in, and Tertullus stated the case against him: Honorable Felix, you have brought our people a long period of peace, and because of your concern our nation is much better off.
I don't want to bother you, but please be patient with us and listen to me for just a few minutes.