Explanatory Preface

1  Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2  like the accounts passed on to us by those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning. 3  So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4  so that you may know for certain the things you were taught.