³ we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

²⁶ Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting.

²⁵ But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.

³ it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;