Parallel Verses King James Version It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, Darby Bible Translation it has seemed good to me also, accurately acquainted from the origin with all things, to write to thee with method, most excellent Theophilus, World English Bible it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus; Young's Literal Translation it seemed good also to me, having followed from the first after all things exactly, to write to thee in order, most noble Theophilus, Luke 1:3 Parallel Commentary Geneva Study BibleIt seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things {c} from the very first, to write unto thee in order, {d} most excellent Theophilus, (c) Luke began his gospel a great deal further in the past than the others did. (d) It is most mighty, and therefore Theophilus was a very honourable man, and in a place of great dignity. [1] from "From the very first": Gr. "anothen," "from above." Song translated in Jn 3:31 19:11 Jas 1:17 3:15,17. In no other place is ANOTHEN translated "from the very first." The use by Luke of anothen is an affirmation that his knowledge of these things, derived from those who had been eye-witnesses from the beginning Lk 1:2 was confirmed by revelation. In like manner Paul had doubtless heard from the eleven the story of the institution of the Lord's Supper, but he also had it by revelation from the Lord (cf) 1Cor 11:23 and his writing, like Luke's anothen knowledge, thus became first-hand, not traditional, merely. Margin understanding Gr. "parakolouhekoff," lit. followed alongside of; or, closely traced. Margin in order The words "in order" are emphatic, indicating Luke's purpose to reduce to order the Gospel story. Luke 1:3 Parallel Commentaries Library September 9 MorningHe hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.--LUKE 1:53. Thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods and have need of nothing: and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked. I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore and repent. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.--When … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path March 24 Morning True Greatness Fourteenth Day. The Holy one of God. The Angel's Greeting Jesus Born the Son of God. The Key-Note of a Choice Sonnet "The Tender Mercy of Our God" A Harp of Ten Strings The Judgment Upon Zacharias Cross References Proverbs 22:21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? Acts 1:1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Acts 11:4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, Acts 18:23 And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples. Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting. Acts 24:3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. Acts 26:25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. Jump to Previous Account Accurately Acquainted Beginning Care Careful Carefully Closely Commencement Connected Consecutive Course Direction Events Excellent Facts First Fitting Followed Good Great Investigated Investigation Noble Observation Order Orderly Origin Past Perfect Right Seemed Theophilus The-Oph'ilus Time Traced Understanding Write WritingJump to Next Account Accurately Acquainted Beginning Care Careful Carefully Closely Commencement Connected Consecutive Course Direction Events Excellent Facts First Fitting Followed Good Great Investigated Investigation Noble Observation Order Orderly Origin Past Perfect Right Seemed Theophilus The-Oph'ilus Time Traced Understanding Write WritingLinks Luke 1:3 NIVLuke 1:3 NLT Luke 1:3 ESV Luke 1:3 NASB Luke 1:3 KJV Luke 1:3 Bible Apps Luke 1:3 Biblia Paralela Luke 1:3 Chinese Bible Luke 1:3 French Bible Luke 1:3 German Bible Luke 1:3 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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