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Acts 23:26

ClaudiusFelix

24 And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.

25 And he wrote a letter after this manner:

Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

27 This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman.

28 And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council:

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BSB
Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
KJV
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
WEB
“Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.
ASV
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting.
DARBY
Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix, greeting.
BLB
Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent Governor Felix: Greetings.
ÅB
Klaudius Lysias hilser den mektige landshøvding Feliks.
OTB
«Fra Claudius Lysias, til den ærede guvernør Feliks: Hilsen.
B1930
Klaudius Lysias hilser den mektige landshøvding Feliks.

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  • Acts 15:23

    And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

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  • Acts 26:25

    But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

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  • Luke 1:3

    It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

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  • Acts 24:3

    We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

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  • James 1:1

    James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

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  • 3 John 1:14

    But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

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