Study Desk

Since many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us,

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

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

Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;

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

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,

so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.

That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.