Prologue

(Luke 1:1–4)

1 In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach, 2 until the day He was taken up [to heaven], after giving instructions through [the] Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen. 3 After His suffering, He presented Himself to [them] with many convincing proofs [that] He was alive. He appeared to them over [a span ] of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

4 And while they were gathered together,[fn] He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the [gift] the Father promised, which you have heard Me [ discuss ]. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with [the] Holy Spirit.[fn]”