Luke 1:3

Luke 1:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
• New International Version (NIV)With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
• New King James Version (NKJV)it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus,
• New Living Translation (NLT)Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus,

Context of Luke 1:3

1Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. 5In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Luke 1:3 word by word

ἔδοξεν κἀμοὶ παρηκολουθηκότι ἄνωθεν πᾶσιν ἀκριβῶς καθεξῆς σοι γράψαι, κράτιστε Θεόφιλε,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• It seemed goodδοκέωdokeō · to thinkG1380
• to me alsoκἀγώkagō kamoi kame · and IG2504
• having hadπαρακολουθέωparakoloutheō · to followG3877
• perfectἀκριβῶςakribōs · exactlyG199
• of all thingsπᾶςpas · allG3956
• from the very firstἄνωθενanōthen · from above/againG509
• to writeγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• unto theeσύsu · youG4771
• in orderκαθεξῆςkathexēs · in orderG2517
• most excellentκράτιστοςkratistos · excellentG2903
• TheophilusΘεόφιλοςTheophilos · TheophilusG2321

Cross-references for Luke 1:3

• Acts 15:19Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God,
• 1 Corinthians 7:40Yet in my judgment she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
• 1 Corinthians 16:12Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
• Luke 1:1Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us,
• Psalms 40:5You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told.
• Psalms 50:21These things you have done, and I have been silent; you thought that I was one like yourself. But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you.
• Ecclesiastes 12:9Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.
• Acts 11:4But Peter began and explained it to them in order:
• Acts 1:1In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach,
• Acts 23:26"Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency the governor Felix, greetings.
• Acts 24:3in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.
• Acts 26:25But Paul said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words.

Commentaries on Luke 1:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Having had perfect understanding - , Having accurately traced up - entered into the very spirit of the work, and examined every thing to the bottom; in consequence of which investigation, I am completely convinced of the truth of the whole. Though God gives his Holy Spirit to all them who ask him, yet this gift was never designed to set aside the use of those faculties with which he has already endued the soul, and which are as truly his gifts as the Holy…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3It seemed good - I thought it best; or, I have also determined. It seemed “to be called for” that there should be a full, authentic, and accurate account of these matters. Having had perfect understanding … - The literal translation of the original here would be, “having exactly traced everything from the first;” or, “having, by diligent and careful investigation, “followed up” everything to the “source,” to obtain an accurate account of the matter.” This…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3As a good historian, Luke carefully investigated the history of Jesus from the start to provide a reliable story. an orderly account: Some versions translate this phrase as “in consecutive order.” But it means an organized or carefully written account, not a sequence of time. The name Theophilus means “loved by God” or “one who loves God.” It is likely a personal name, not meant to describe a name. Different theories suggest he might be: an unbeliever who…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. from the very first--that is, from the very earliest events; referring to those precious details of the birth and early life, not only of our Lord, but of His forerunner, which we owe to Luke alone. in order--or "consecutively"--in contrast, probably, with the disjointed productions to which he had referred. But this must not be pressed too far; for, on comparing it with the other Gospels, we see that in some particulars the strict chronological order…Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 1:3

• Epistles
• Luke
• Theophilus
• Word of God

In the dictionaries

• Acts of the Apostles
• Begin
• Certainty
• Conceive
• Estate
• Luke, Gospel according to
• Ministration
• Noise
• Righteousness
• Salutation

Commentaries on Luke 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings