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3 Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
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3 Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
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4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
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4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
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5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.
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5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.
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6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly.
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6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly.
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7 But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.
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7 But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
