Luke 1:3 Cross References - Mace

³ I have likewise thought proper; most excellent Theophilus, to write to you a particular account; having made a very diligent inquiry into the whole matter,

¹ Whereas several have undertaken to draw up a narrative of those transactions, which pass'd among us;

¹ In my former treatise, I gave an account, O Theophilus, of all the actions and doctrine of Jesus, to the time of his assumption,

⁴ but Peter represented the whole affair to them,

¹⁹ wherefore my opinion is not to disquiet the Gentile converts: but only to write to them,

²⁵ we unanimously judg'd it proper to send particular deputies to you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

²⁸ for by the holy spirit it seemed good to us, to lay no greater burthen upon you, than these necessary injunctions;

²⁶ CLAUDIUS LYSIAS to the most excellent governour FELIX wishes health.

³ "The happiness our nation enjoys, most noble Felix, by the wisdom of your administration, affects us too sensibly not to be acknowledg'd every where, and upon all occasions, with the utmost gratitude.

²⁵ I am not mad, said he, most noble Festus, but what I say, is very sound truth.

⁴⁰ but she will be happier, if she remain a widow, in my opinion: and I think the divine spirit suggests the same.

¹² as to brother Apollos, I earnestly entreat him to make you a visit, with the brethren: but he has not the least mind to it at present; however, he will be with you when a fit occasion offers.