have handed them down to us, I too, most excellent Theophilus, because I have carefully investigated them all from the start, have felt impressed to write them out in order for you

He further told them to provide horses for Paul to ride, so as to bring him in safety to Felix, the governor, to whom

"Claudius Lysias sends greetings to his Excellency Felix, the governor.

we always and everywhere acknowledge it with profound gratitude.

At the governor's signal to Paul, he answered: "Since I know that you for many years have acted as judge for this nation, I cheerfully make my defense,

But as he continued to talk about uprightness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became alarmed, and said, "For the present you may go, but when I find a good opportunity, I will send for you."

Paul answered, "I am not going crazy, your Excellency, Festus, but I am telling the straight truth.