Luke 1:3 Meaning and Explanation
“It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,”
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Read Full Chapter →Having traced everything carefully from the first, Luke resolves to write an orderly account for Theophilus.
What Does Luke 1:3 Mean?
Luke now speaks of his own work. He has followed all things closely from the very first — gathering, weighing, and arranging — and he addresses the result to most excellent Theophilus, a title of respect suggesting a person of standing, perhaps Luke's patron.
God was pleased to give us a Gospel built on careful research and ordered telling. Diligence and devotion are not rivals; Luke's scholarship is itself an act of worship. And since the name Theophilus means friend of God, every reader who loves God may find this Gospel addressed, in a quiet way, to them.
Luke 1:3 in the Original Language
Theophilos (Θεόφιλος), 'Theophilus' -- a Greek name meaning friend of God, loved by God.
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What does Luke 1:3 mean?
Having traced everything carefully from the first, Luke resolves to write an orderly account for Theophilus.