Theophilus in the Bible

Meaning: friend of God

Exact Match

[To his Excellency, Theophilus. Many attempts have been already made to draw up an account of those events which have reached their conclusion among us,

Verse ConceptsHistorical Booksflexibility

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

Verse ConceptsThe Truth Of The GospelSound DoctrineKnowing About God's Kingdomluck

Thematic Bible



Many have attempted to write an orderly narrative about the things that have taken place. They received testimony from those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning. Ministers of God's word delivered it to us. Most excellent Theophilus (Greek: Theo philos: friend of God): I have accurately traced the course of all things from the beginning. Now it seems good to me to write this report to you. read more.
In this way you will know with certainty the truth that you were taught.

The first account I composed, O Theophilus, was about all that Jesus did and taught, until the day he was received up to heaven. After that he gave orders through the Holy Spirit to his chosen apostles.


Most excellent Theophilus (Greek: Theo philos: friend of God): I have accurately traced the course of all things from the beginning. Now it seems good to me to write this report to you.

The first account I composed, O Theophilus, was about all that Jesus did and taught,


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