Luke 1:4
“That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That thou mightest know the certainty,.... The end the evangelist had in writing this Gospel, and sending it to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The certainty - Have full evidence or proof of. Been instructed - By the preachers of the gospel. The original word is…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Wherein thou hast been instructed - Κατηχηθης - In which thou hast been catechized. It appears that Theophilus had…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 1:1-4
Complimental prefaces and dedications, the language of flattery and the food and fuel of pride, are justly condemned by…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
mightest know Rather, mayest fully know.
of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed Rather, of those accounts in…
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