Luke 1:4

that thou mightest know the certainty concerning those things[1:4] wherein thou wast instructed.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

In Context

3it seemed good to me also, having accurately traced all from the very first, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;

5There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest, Zachariah by name, of the course of Abijah; and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

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Cross References

Acts 18:25This man was instructed in the way of the Lord and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught correctly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the immersion of John.

1 Corinthians 14:19Yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may also instruct others, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

2 Peter 1:15Moreover I will endeavor that at all times ye may be able after my departure to call these things to mind.

Matthew Henry on Luke 1:2-5

Luke We are now entering into the labours of another evangelist; his name Luke, which some take to be a contraction of Lucilius; born at Antioch, so St. Jerome. Some think that he was the only one of all the penmen of the scripture that was not of the seed of Israel. He was a Jewish proselyte, and, as some conjecture, converted to Christianity by the ministry of St. Paul at Antioch; and after his coming into Macedonia ( Acts xvi. 10 ) he was his constant companion. He had employed himself in the study and practice… Read the whole commentary →

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