It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

Claudius Lysias, to the most excellent governor Felix, sendeth greeting.

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

But covet earnestly the best gifts. And yet I show to you a more excellent way.

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ;

By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.