'Beginning' in the Bible

just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word,

it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus;

Then beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures.

and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.