But now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises.

By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God bearing witness in respect of his gifts: and through it he being dead yet speaketh.

Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting.

we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.

and knowest his will, and approvest the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law,

But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;

having become by so much better than the angels, as he hath inherited a more excellent name than they.

it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;