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NASB | Luke 1:3 it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 1:3 it seemed fitting for me as well, [and so I have decided] after having carefully searched out and investigated all the events accurately, from the very beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus; [Acts 1:1] |
Bible Question: In the Book of Matthew, Matthew is not introduced as a disciple until chapter 9:9. I know the Bible is not written chrnologically, but how does Matthew know about the previous 9 chapters he has written about, without being a disciple of Christ? I am not arguing that he doesn't know, or anything like that, just wondering why his discipleship is introduced so late. |
Bible Answer: The following is cited for reference: Luke 1:1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus; 4 so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught. We have to remember that these men, writers of the NT were human, inspired yes by the Holy Spirit. But I have no problem believing that they would each "interview" the different apostles and disciples and get as full accounting of the facts as they possibly could. I think the Holy Spirit helped them realize when someone was adding/fabricating or misrepresenting themselves. Some small bits of history they may have even discarded in accordance with the guidance from the Holy Spirit. What do you think? Especially about this passage in Luke? God bless. |