it seemed good to me also, having accurately traced up all things from the first, to write to thee a connected account, most excellent Theophilus,

Claudius Lysias to the moss excellent governor Felix, greeting.

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

so that ye may approve the things that are most excellent, in order that ye may be pure and without offence against the day of Christ,

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

But now he hath obtained a more excellent ministry, in proportion as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been established upon better promises.

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

But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And furthermore I show you by far the most excellent way.

For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when such a voice as this was borne to him from the excellent glory: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."