¶ Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to compile a treatise of those things, which are surely known among us,
Luke 1:3 - William Tyndale New Testament I determined also, as soon as I had searched out diligently all things from the beggining, that then I would write unto thee, good 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, |
¶ Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to compile a treatise of those things, which are surely known among us,
¶ In my first treatise (Dear friend Theophilus) I have written of all that Iesus began to do and teach,
Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them which of the gentiles are turned to God:
It seemed therefore to us a good thing, when we were come together with one accord, to send chosen men unto you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
For it seemed good to the holy ghost and to us, to put no grievous thing to you more than these necessary things,
and departed unto Antioche, and when he had tarried there a while, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatacia and Phrigia by order, strengthening all the disciples.
¶ Claudius Lisias unto the most mighty ruler Felix sendeth greetings.
that allow we ever and in all places, most mighty Felix with all thanks.
And Paul said: I am not mad most dear Festus: but speak the words of truth and soberness.
¶ To speak of brother Apollo: I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren, but his mind was not at all to come at this time. He will come when he shall have convenient time.
But she is happier if she so abide, in my judgement. And I think verily that I have the spirit of God.
If thou shalt put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Iesu Christ which hast been nourished up in the words of the faith, and good doctrine, which doctrine thou hast continually followed.