And he wrote a letter after this manner, Claudius Lysias to the most excellent Governor Felix, greeting.

And he being called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing we enjoy great peace through thee, and that very worthy deeds are done to this nation by thy prudence always, and in all places, We accept it, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

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

And yet I shew unto you a more excellent way.

That ye may try the things that are excellent, that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ,

And now he hath obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much better a covenant he is a mediator of, which is established upon better promises.

By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained a testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it, being dead he yet speaketh.

Being made so much higher than the angels, as he hath by inheritance a more excellent name than they.

For he received honour and glory from God the Father, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I delight.