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it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;
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A Carefully Researched Gospel
Commentators emphasize that Luke was a diligent historian. He states he 'traced the course of all things accurately,' which scholars note implies a close, laborious investigation. This demonstrates that the Gospel account is built on careful research and evidence, assuring readers of its reliability.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It seemed good. I thought it best; or, I have also determined. It seemed to be called for that there should be a full, authentic,…
It seemed good to me also (εδοξε καμο). A natural conclusion and justification of Luke's decision to write his narrative. They had…
19th Century
Anglican
Having had perfect understanding of all things.—Better, having traced (or investigated) all things from their source…
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Luke now describes his own work of investigation and writing. The word “everything” may partially explain how his work differed from that of the “m…
16th Century
Protestant
Having carefully examined all things: the old translator renders it as having followed out all things;20 and the Greek…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
It seemed good to me also Being moved to it by the Holy Ghost; for he did not undertake this work of himself, merely…
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Luke will not write about things about which Christians may safely differ from one another and hesitate within themselves; but rather about the thi…
