Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 24:3

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

We commend and admire it. It is most certain, that inferiors enjoy many benefits by the means of their Governors, who bear the burthen for the people, watching, and caring for them; and that a bad Government is better than none, and therefore not only Tertullus (who may well be thought▪ to speak out of flattery) but St. Paul himself, verse 10. speaks with great respect unto Felix.