it seemed right to me also, having obtained accurate knowledge of all things from above, to write to thee in regular order, most excellent Theophilus,

Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have neither storehouse nor barn; yet God feedeth them: how much are ye more excellent than the birds?

But that on the good ground are they who having heard the word, retain it in a heart excellent and good, and bring forth fruit with patience.

But if what I would not, that I do, I concur with the law that it is excellent.

always and in all places we acknowledge it, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.

But zealously seek the gifts that are the best: and yet I shew unto you a more transcendently excellent way.

that ye may prove the things that are excellent, in order that ye may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ;

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the transcendently excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as offals of ordure, that I may gain Christ,

But now hath Christ obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been established on better promises.