²⁶ Claudius Lysias,

To the most excellent governor Felix:

Greetings.^(A)

³ We acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent^(A) Felix, with utmost gratitude.

²⁵ But Paul replied, “I’m not out of my mind, most excellent Festus. On the contrary, I’m speaking words of truth and good judgment.^(A)