Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
Luke 1:3 - New International Version (Anglicised) With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It seemed good and desirable to me, [and so I have determined] also after having searched out diligently and followed all things closely and traced accurately the course from the highest to the minutest detail from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, [Acts 1:1.] American Standard Version (1901) it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus; Common English Bible Now, after having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, I have also decided to write a carefully ordered account for you, most honorable Theophilus. Catholic Public Domain Version so it seemed good to me also, having diligently followed everything from the beginning, to write to you, in an orderly manner, most excellent Theophilus, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version It seemed good to me also, having diligently attained to all things from the beginning, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, |
Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
When you did these things and I kept silent, you thought I was exactly like you. But I now arraign you and set my accusations before you.
teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve?
Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.
Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,
In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach
‘It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.
So we all agreed to choose some men and send them to you with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul –
It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements:
After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out from there and travelled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
Everywhere and in every way, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude.
‘I am not insane, most excellent Festus,’ Paul replied. ‘What I am saying is true and reasonable.
Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
In my judgment, she is happier if she stays as she is – and I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.