When he (Paul) was called (κληθεντος αυτου). Genitive absolute (as so often in Acts) with first aorist passive participle of καλεω…

And when he was called forth. When Paul was called forth from prison. See Acts 23:35.

We enjoy great quietness. This was s…

Seeing that by you we enjoy great quietness.—The orator had, it would seem, learned the trick of his class and begins wit…

Tertullus began the case for the prosecution with the customary flattery for the judge in words chosen for his purpose. Many Jews would have been s…

Seeing we live in great peace. Tertullus uses a preface not at all pertinent to the matter, because he commends Felix's wisdom and virtues…

And when he was called forth
Not Tertullus the orator; for this is not to be understood of him, and of his being adm…

Observe here the unhappine of great men—and it is indeed a great unhappine —to have their services praised beyond measure, and never to be faithful…