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



Seeing, indeed, that, many, had taken in hand to re-arrange for themselves a narrative, concerning the facts which have been fully confirmed amongst us, - according as they who from the beginning became eye-witnesses and attendants of the Word delivered them unto us, it seemed good, even to me, having closely traced from the outset all things accurately, to write unto thee, in order, most excellent Theophilus: read more.
that, as touching the matters which thou hadst been taught by word of mouth, thou mightest obtain full knowledge, of the certainty.

The first narrative, indeed, made I, concerning all things, O Theophilus, which Jesus began both to do and teach, - Until the day when, having given command unto the apostles, whom through Holy Spirit he had chosen, he was taken up;


it seemed good, even to me, having closely traced from the outset all things accurately, to write unto thee, in order, most excellent Theophilus:

The first narrative, indeed, made I, concerning all things, O Theophilus, which Jesus began both to do and teach, -


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