<p>24:4 <em>But, not to be tedious to you any further, I beg you to hear, by your courtesy, a few words from us</em>- The Greek for &quot;courtesy&quot; means kindness / fairness / mildness. The historical Felix was anything but any of these. Paul also opens his speech with the traditional praise of the judge, but he is far more realistic and honest. And it was that which contributed to Paul making Felix tremble.</p>