30. The Jews. Important textual evidence may be cited ( 10) for the omission of these words. The statement would then read, “It was shown me that there would be a plot against the man.”
Straightway. Or, “at once.” By sending the prisoner promptly to Felix, Lysias implies a compliment both to the governor’s superior position and to his wider knowledge of Jewish customs.
Farewell. Textual evidence is divided ( 10) between omitting and retaining this word.