³ So it also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honourable^(A) Theophilus,^(B)

²³ They wrote:

‘From the apostles and the elders, your brothers,

To the brothers and sisters among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia:^(A)

Greetings.

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 judgement.^(A)