²⁶ "Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.

²³ They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings.

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

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

²⁵ But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.

¹ James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings.

¹⁴ but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.