Luke 1:3

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

I have thoroughly investigated the entire series of events [myself], I felt it would be good for me also to write you an orderly account of them.

Cross References

Acts 1:1

[Dear] Theophilus, in my former letter [i.e., the Gospel of Luke] I wrote to you concerning what all Jesus did and taught since the beginning [of His ministry],

Acts 26:25

But Paul replied, “I am not crazy, Your Excellency Festus; I am [just] speaking a message of truth and sound reason.

Acts 24:3

we welcome all such efforts in each district with full gratitude.

Acts 23:26

“Claudius Lysias, [commander of the battalion, is writing] to His Excellency, Governor Felix. Greetings:

Acts 11:4

Then Peter began to explain the whole matter to them, step by step, saying,

Acts 15:19

So, my advice is not to make it difficult for those who turn to God from among the Gentiles,

1 Corinthians 16:12

Now concerning our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the other brothers, but he was not at all willing to do so at this time. But he will go when he has the opportunity.

1 Corinthians 7:40

But she will be happier if she remains as she is [i.e., single]. This is my advice and I think that I, too, have God’s Holy Spirit.

Acts 15:28

For it was the judgment of the Holy Spirit, and we agreed, that no greater burden be placed on you people than the following necessary things:

Acts 15:25

So, after we came to full agreement, it seemed wise to us to choose [two] men [See verse 22] to accompany our dear Barnabas and Paul,

Luke 1:1

Your Excellency Theophilus: Since so many people have undertaken the task of compiling a narrative of events that have happened among us,

Acts 18:23

After spending some time there, he left and traveled through the district of Galatia, [and] then through Phrygia, strengthening [spiritually] all the disciples [along the way].

1 Timothy 4:6

If you point out these things to the brothers you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, and will be nurtured by the message of the faith and of the good teaching which you have been following.