it seemed right to me also, having obtained accurate knowledge of all things from above, to write to thee in regular order, most excellent Theophilus,

and provide beasts, that setting Paul thereon, you may convey him safely to Felix the governor.

Claudius Lysias to his excellence the governor Felix, greeting.

always and in all places we acknowledge it, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.

But Paul (the governor having made him a sign to speak) replied, Knowing that for so many years thou hast been the judge of this nation, I with the more confidence offer my defence respecting the matters which concern me:

And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment which is ready to be revealed, Felix being greatly terrified, replied, Go, for the present, I will some time hence take another opportunity of calling for thee.

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but utter words of truth and sobriety.