This is a trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for men.

having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

But as it is, he has obtained a ministry which is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.

it seemed good to me also, having carefully investigated all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus,

we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.

But Paul said, "I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking the sober truth.

and know his will and approve of what is excellent, because you are instructed in the law,

But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.

so that you may approve what is excellent, and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ;