Luke 1:1-4 - The Preface To Luke's Gospel

¹ Many have attempted to write an orderly narrative about the things that have taken place. ² They received testimony from those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning. Ministers of God's word delivered it to us. ³ 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. ⁴ In this way you will know with certainty the truth that you were taught.