Claudius Lysias to His Excellency Governor Felix, greetings.

So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude.

But Paul replied, “I have not lost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words.