Luke 1:3 meaning and explanation

Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

Luke 1:3, Berean Standard Bible

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Luke addresses his Gospel to Theophilus, likely a patron or official, since “most excellent” is a title of respect. In verses 1 and 2 he has just mentioned others who composed accounts and the eyewitnesses who handed the tradition down.

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