Acts 24:2-4

2And he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse, saying, Seeing we enjoy great peace through thee, and that excellent measures are executed for this nation by thy forethought,

3we receive [it] always and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

4But that I may not too much intrude on thy time, I beseech thee to hear us briefly in thy kindness.