Luke 1:3
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 1
“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,”Luke 1:3
What Does Luke 1:3 Mean?
Luke 1:3 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 1:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 1:1“The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,”Acts 26:25“But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.”Ecclesiastes 12:9“And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.”Proverbs 22:21“That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?”John 20:30“And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:”Acts 11:4“But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,”Acts 15:19“Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:”Acts 23:26“Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.”Acts 24:3“We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.”Luke 1:1“Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,”Acts 15:25“It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,”1 Corinthians 1:26“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:”2 John 1:1“The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;”Job 36:4“For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.”Psalms 40:5“Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.”Psalms 50:21“These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.”Amos 2:11“And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O ye children of Israel? saith the LORD.”1 Corinthians 7:40“But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.”1 Corinthians 16:12“As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.”Acts 15:28“For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;”
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