Luke 1:4

That thou mayest know the certainty of those things in which thou hast been instructed.

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

In Context

3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

5There was in the days of Herod the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: 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 the spirit, he spoke and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

1 Corinthians 14:19Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown language.

2 Peter 1:15Moreover, I will endeavor that ye may be able, after my decease, to have these things always in remembrance.

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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