Luke 1:4

that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.

World English Bible

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 traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;

5There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Read all of Luke 1

Cross References

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

1 Corinthians 14:19However, in the assembly I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.

2 Peter 1:15Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Luke 1:4