it seemed good to me also, having accurately traced up all things from the first, to write to thee a connected account, most excellent Theophilus,

and provide beasts, whereon they may set Paul, and carry him safe to Felix the governor.

Claudius Lysias to the moss excellent governor Felix, greeting.

we accept it, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

Then Paul, after the governor had beckoned to him to speak, answered, Since I know that thou hast been for many years a judge for this nation, I answer for myself cheerfully;

And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix became alarmed, and answered, Go thy way for the present; and when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

But he saith, I am not mad, most noble Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness.