...in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed amongst us ; even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eye witnesstt and ministers of the word, it seemed good to me also, hailing had perfect understanding...

...frequent. " Many," says St. Luke, (and in this he is supported by the testimony of subsequent writers,) " have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of these things." Now what has been the fate of all these performances ? Such as might have been anticipated....

...compare their translations of Luke i. 1. with each other, and with our common version. COMMON VERSION. Forasmuch as many have taken in hand, to set forth...those things, which are most surely believed among us. DODDRIDGE'S VERSION. Whereas many have undertaken to compose the history of those facts, which have...

...record. St. Luke expressly says this in the beginning of his gospel, which opens with these words: " Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth...declaration of those things which are most surely believed amongst us even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eye-witnesses and ministers...

...about the year 168. Tbeopbilus was a convert from the heathen world, and Luke thus addresses him : "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth...delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eye witnesses, and ministers of the word ; it seemed good to roe also, having bad perfect understanding...

...them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. CHAP. I. Conception of St. John and Christ. FORASMUCH as many have taken in hand' to set forth...those things which are most surely believed among us, 2 -Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eye-witnesses, and ministers...

...brief, but, R5L I think, very important and instructive, preface : '•' Forasmuch (says the evangelist) as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a...declaration of those things which are most surely believed amongst nv, even as they delivered them wnto its, which front the beginning were eye-witnesses, and...

...brief, but. as I think, very important and instructive, preface : " Forasmuch (says the evangelist) as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a...declaration of those things which are most surely believed amongst ,s, even as they delivered them uiito us, which from the beginning were eye-witnesses, and...

...seems to hint in the very entrance or introduction to his Gospel. St. Luke, when he says, that many had taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed by us, speaks not of St. Matthew or St. Mark by name. He gives them no preference. He could not mean...

...seems to hint in the very entrance or introduction to his Gospel. St. Luke, when he says, that many had taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things tvhich are most surely believed by us, speaks not of St. Matthew or St. Mark by name. He gives them...