Luke 1:4

that thou mightst know the exact truth with regard to those things in which thou wast instructed.

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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 up all things from the first, to write to thee a connected account, most excellent Theophilus,

5There was in the days of Herod, king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zachariah, of the course of Abijah; and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

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Cross References

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

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

2 Peter 1:15Moreover I shall 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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