³ it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;

¹ The first book I wrote, Theophilus, concerned all that Jesus began both to do and to teach,

²⁵ But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.

²⁶ "Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.

³ we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

⁴ But Peter began, and explained to them in order, saying,

¹² Now concerning Apollos, the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.

⁴⁰ But she is happier if she stays as she is, in my judgment, and I think that I also have God's Spirit.

²⁸ For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:

²⁵ it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

¹⁹ "Therefore my judgment is that we don't trouble those from among the Gentiles who turn to God,

¹ Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,

⁹ Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

²¹ You have done these things, and I kept silent. You thought that the "I AM" was just like you. I will rebuke you, and accuse you in front of your eyes.

⁵ Many, Yahweh, my God, are the wonderful works which you have done, And your thoughts which are toward us. They can't be set in order to you; If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.