Luke 1:3

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So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

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  • Acts 1:1 : 1 ¶ Jesus Ascends to Heaven I wrote the former account, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach
  • Acts 26:25 : 25 But Paul replied,“I have not lost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words.
  • Acts 23:26 : 26 Claudius Lysias to His Excellency Governor Felix, greetings.
  • Acts 24:3 : 3 Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude.
  • Acts 11:4 : 4 But Peter began and explained it to them point by point, saying,
  • Acts 15:19 : 19 “Therefore I conclude that we should not cause extra difficulty for those among the Gentiles who are turning to God,
  • Acts 15:25 : 25 we have unanimously decided to choose men to send to you along with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,
  • Acts 15:28 : 28 For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you than these necessary rules:
  • Ps 50:21 : 21 When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!
  • Eccl 12:9 : 9 Concluding Epilogue: Qoheleth’s Advice is Wise Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs.
  • Luke 1:1 : 1 ¶ Explanatory Preface Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,
  • 1 Cor 7:40 : 40 But in my opinion, she will be happier if she remains as she is– and I think that I too have the Spirit of God!
  • 1 Cor 16:12 : 12 With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was simply not his intention to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity.
  • Ps 40:5 : 5 O LORD, my God, you have accomplished many things; you have done amazing things and carried out your purposes for us. No one can thwart you! I want to declare them and talk about them, but they are too numerous to recount!

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