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

²⁵ But he said, “I am not ^[a]mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason.

³ it seemed good to me also, having ^[a]had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, ^(A)most excellent Theophilus,