Claudius Lysias to the most excellent leader Felix, health.
It seemed fitting to me also, having comprehended all things thoroughly from above, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
Having written by their hand thus; The sent and elders and brethren to the brethren in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia from the nations, health:
And to bring forward cattle to set Paul upon, that they might carry through safely to Felix the leader.
Having written a letter containing this type
Who having come into Cesarea and given up the letter to the leader, they also placed Paul before him.
Attaining much peace by thee, and good actions being to this nation by thy foresight altogether and everywhere, we accept, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
And he says, I am not frenzied, most excellent Festus; but I speak the words of truth and soundness of mind.
James, servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the dispersion, health.
{ And I hope presently to see thee, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace to thee. The friends greet thee. Greet the friends by name.}