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Luke 1:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm writing this so you can be completely sure about everything you've already been taught.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes we all need that extra confirmation that what we believe is actually solid.

📚 Historical Context

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a physician and companion of the apostle Paul, around 60 AD to a man named Theophilus, who was likely a Roman official or a new believer who had already received some teaching about Jesus. In this verse, Luke explains that his purpose is to provide a reliable and orderly account of the events surrounding Jesus' life, drawing from eyewitness testimonies to confirm and solidify what Theophilus has been taught. This reflects the early Christian emphasis on preserving accurate historical records amid growing oral traditions and potential misunderstandings.

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