Thematic Bible: Tertullus flatters felix

And, he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "Seeing that, through you, we enjoy great peace, and reforms accrue to this nation through your forethought, in every way and everywhere; we welcome it, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. "But, that I detain you no longer, I pray you to hear us briefly in your clemency.