Acts 1:1

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Acts 1:1

The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,

Former

Luke 1:24

O theophilus

Luke 1:3

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Bible References

Former

After this, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and remained in seclusion for five months. She said,

O theophilus

I, too, have carefully investigated everything from the beginning and have decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

Of

"Fellow Israelis, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a man authenticated to you by God through miracles, wonders, and signs that God performed through him among you, as you yourselves know.

Then he went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every illness among the people.

the blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the destitute hear the good news.

At that time Jesus had healed many people of diseases, plagues, and evil spirits, and had given sight to many who were blind.

He asked them, "What things?"

Jesus replied to them, "I've shown you many good actions from my Father. For which of them are you going to stone me?"

Then the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his own teaching.

This is, in fact, what you were called to do, because: The Messiah also suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his steps.