Acts 24:2-4

2Felix told a soldier to bring Paul to the meeting. Then Tertullus began to speak against Paul. He said, ‘Sir, you have ruled us well for many years. Because of you, our country has had no wars for a long time. You have made new laws that are good for our country. You have thought well about how you should lead us.

3Everywhere, the people are happy about what you have done. So we want to thank you very much for all these good things.

4I do not want you to sit here for a long time. So I will speak for a short time about our problem. Please be kind to us and listen to me.