Verses 2-3
Paul began with a customary introduction in which he complemented the king sincerely and urged him to listen patiently. He did not promise a short defense (cf. Acts 24:2-4; Acts 24:10).
"This was just the kind of situation Paul had longed for during two bleak years in prison-viz., a knowledgeable judge and a not inherently antagonistic audience before whom he could not only make his defense but also proclaim his message." [Note: Longenecker, "The Acts . . .," p. 551.]
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