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

²³ And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia.

³ It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

³ We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

²⁵ But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

¹ James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

¹⁴ But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.