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.