Acts 24:2-4

Williams(i) 2 When Paul was called, Tertullus opened the prosecution by saying: "Your Excellency, Felix, since we are enjoying perfect peace through you and since reforms for this nation are being brought about through your foresight, 3 we always and everywhere acknowledge it with profound gratitude. 4 But, not to detain you too long, I beg you in your kindness to give us a brief hearing.