It seemed good to me also, having accurately traced all things from their first rise, to write unto thee in order, most noble Theophilus,

And provide beasts, to set Paul upon, and conduct him safe to Felix the governor.

As this man was seized by the Jews,

But that I may not trouble thee farther,

Then Paul, after the governor had made a sign to him to speak, answered, Knowing thou hast been for several years a judge to this nation, I the more chearfully answer for myself:

And as he reasoned concerning justice, temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix being terrified, answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

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