Thematic Bible: Claudius lysias to felix

And he wrote a letter, after this form: - Claudius Lysias, unto the most excellent governor Felix, Joy! This man, having been apprehended by the Jews, and being about to be killed by them, I went down with the troop, and rescued; having learned that he was, a Roman. read more.
And, being minded to find out the cause for which they were accusing him, I took him down into their High-council, whom I found to be accused concerning questions of their law, but, of nothing worthy of death or bonds, to be charged. But, when I was informed there would be a plot against the man, forthwith, I sent him unto thee, charging, his accusers also, to be speaking against him before thee.