it seemed good to me also, having traced all things accurately from the first, to write in order to you, most excellent Theophilus,

And provide animals to put Paul on, and take him safely to Felix the procurator.

Claudius Lysias to the most excellent procurator Felix, greeting.

we accept [it] most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

And the procurator making a sign to him to speak, Paul answered, Knowing that you have been for many years a judge of this nation, I shall defend myself cheerfully,

And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix being terrified answered, Go for the present; but when I have time I will call you.

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