Luke 1:1 - Easy To Read Version

¹ Dear Theophilus, Many people have tried to give a history of the things that happened among us.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ SINCE [as is well known] many have undertaken to put in order and draw up a [thorough] narrative of the surely established deeds which have been accomplished and fulfilled in and among us,

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to draw up a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,

Common English Bible

¹ Many people have already applied themselves to the task of compiling an account of the events that have been fulfilled among us.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ Since, indeed, many have attempted to set in order a narrative of the things that have been completed among us,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹ FORASMUCH as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a narration of the things that have been accomplished among us;

Luke 1:1 Cross References

Mark 16:20

The followers went everywhere in the world and told the Good News {\cf2\super [243]} to people. And the Lord helped them. The Lord proved that the Good News they told people was true. He proved this by giving the followers power to do miracles. {\cf2\super [244]}

John 20:31

But these things are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, {\cf2\super [268]} the Son of God. Then, by believing, you can have life through his name.

Romans 14:5

One person might believe that one day is more important than another. And another person might believe that every day is the same. Each person should be sure about his own beliefs in his own mind.

Romans 4:21

Abraham felt sure that God was able to do the thing that God promised.

Colossians 2:2

I want them to be strengthened and joined together with love. I want them to have the full confidence that comes from understanding. I mean I want them to know fully the secret truth that God has made known. That truth is Christ himself.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras also says hello. He is a servant of Jesus Christ. And he is from your group. He always prays for you. He prays that you will grow to be spiritually mature (perfect) and have everything that God wants for you.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

We brought the Good News {\cf2\super [1]} to you. But we did not use only words. We brought that Good News with power. We brought it with the Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [2]} and with sure knowledge that it was true. Also you know how we lived when we were with you. We lived that way to help you.

1 Timothy 3:16

Without any doubt, the secret of our life of worship is great:

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stayed with me. The Lord gave me strength so that I could tell the Good News {\cf2\super [23]} everywhere. The Lord wanted all the non-Jews to hear that Good News. So I was saved from the lion’s (enemy’s) mouth.

Hebrews 10:22

We have been cleansed and made free from feelings of guilt. And our bodies have been washed with pure water. So come near to God with a sincere (true) heart, feeling sure because of our faith.

Hebrews 6:11

We have many things to tell you about this. But it is hard to explain because you have stopped trying to understand.