Theophilus in the Bible

Meaning: friend of God

Exact Match

Your Excellency Theophilus: Since so many people have undertaken the task of compiling a narrative of events that have happened among us,

most excellent Theophilus, that thou mayst know the certainty of the things wherein thou hast been instructed.

Thematic Bible



Since many people have attempted to write an orderly account of the events that have transpired among us, just as they were passed down to us by those who had been eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning, I, too, have carefully investigated everything from the beginning and have decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, read more.
so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

In my first book, Theophilus, I wrote about everything Jesus did and taught from the beginning, up to the day when he was taken up to heaven after giving orders by the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.


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

In my first book, Theophilus, I wrote about everything Jesus did and taught from the beginning,


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

Watsons

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