After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain elders and an orator, one Tertullus.
They informed the governor against Paul.
When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that prosperity is coming to this nation by your foresight, we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
But that I don’t delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.