we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;
and he bade them provide beasts, that they might set Paul thereon, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting.
and they, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the letter to the governor, presented Paul also before him.
And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by thy providence evils are corrected for this nation,
But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.
But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.