Luke 1:4

Translations

Modern

…so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

Traditional

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

Literal

…so that you may know the certainty of the things that you were instructed.

Latin

…ut cognoscas eorum verborum, de quibus eruditus es, veritatem.

Original

Greek

English

…so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

Notes

Luke 1:1–4

Luke begins his Gospel with a formal introduction written in the style of skilled Greek writers of his time. These first four verses use a careful and formal style. They are among the best-written Greek in the New Testament.

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Luke Angels The Blessings of Jesus The Written Word

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And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
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