And Paul said: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and soberness.
Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor, Felix, greeting.
Embracing that faithful word which is according to doctrine, that he may be able to exhort in sound doctrine, and to convince the gainsayers.
But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you.
Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving.
Jesus answered: I have not a devil: but I honour my Father, and you have dishonoured me.
It seemed good to me also, having diligently attained to all things from the beginning, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
The Lord hath made thee priest instead of Joiada the priest, that thou shouldst be ruler in the house of the Lord over every man that raveth and prophesieth, to put him in the stocks and into prison.