Acts 24:3
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
Cross-references
Acts 24:26
Historical context
In Acts 24:26, Felix's greed is exposed — explaining why flattery like that in v.3 would be effective.
Acts 23:26
Historical context
Acts 23:26 opens a letter to Felix with formal address; Acts 24:3 flatters Felix verbally — both address the same official.
Acts 26:25
Parallel
Acts 26:25 has Paul using 'most excellent Festus' — the same honorific Tertullus uses for Felix here.
Job 32:21
Contrast
Job 32:21 shows Elihu's refusal to flatter — a direct contrast to Tertullus' flattery of Felix here.
Luke 1:3
Parallel
Luke 1:3 addresses 'most excellent Theophilus' — the same Greek honorific Tertullus uses for Felix.