3We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
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But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
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,
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-9)We must suppose that Lysias, the chief captain , when he had sent away Paul to Caesarea , gave notice to the chief priests, and others that had appeared against Paul, that if they had any thing to accuse him of they must follow him to Caesarea, and there they would find him, and a judge ready to hear them-thinking, perhaps, they would not have given themselves so much trouble; but what will not ma…
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