That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
that thou mightest know the certainty concerning the things wherein thou wast instructed.
that thou mayest know the certainty of the things wherein thou wast instructed.
that thou mightest know the certainty of those things in which thou hast been instructed.
Luke — Luke's 'orderly account' (1:3) follows Jesus from Bethlehem through the long travel narrative to Jerusalem and the Emmaus road.
Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread — the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.
The verses this one reaches6
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.
He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;
Voices6
Now, it is written that the Gospel is addressed to Theophilus, that is, to him whom God loves. If you love God, it is written to you; if it is written to you, accept the gift of the Evangelist: diligently keep the pledge of a friend in the innermost part of your soul. Guard the valuable deposit through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us: examine it frequently, discuss it often. Faith is owed to the pledge first: diligence follows faith; lest moths or rust destroy the entrusted pledges.
Ambrose of Milan· EXPOSITION OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 1.12, 397patristic
I understand this in two ways. First, thus: previously I instructed you, Theophilus, without writing, and now, transmitting the Gospel to you in writing, I confirm your mind so that it would not forget what was delivered without writing. Second, thus: we people often have …
Theophylact of Ohrid· Commentary on Luke, 1107patristic
That thou mightest know the certainty,.... The end the evangelist had in writing this Gospel, and sending it to Theophilus, was, that he might be more strongly assured of and more firmly established in the truths of the Gospel.
John Gill· Exposition of the Entire Bible, 1771reformed
Wherein thou hast been instructed - Κατηχηθης - In which thou hast been catechized. It appears that Theophilus had already received the first elements of the Christian doctrine, but had not as yet been completely grounded in them. That he might know the certainty of the things in which he had been thus catechized, by having all the facts and their proofs brought before him in order, the evangelist sent him this faithful and Divinely inspired narrative.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832evangelical
It is implied, that he had been instructed in these things either before his baptism, or since, or both, according to the rule, Matt. xxviii. Probably, Luke had baptized him, and knew how well instructed he was; peri hon katechethes -- concerning which thou hast been catechized; so the word is; the most knowing Christians began with being catechized.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan
Who then can forbid water, that they should not be baptized who for aught we know (and we can say no more of the adult, witness Simon Magus) have received the Holy Ghost as well as we, and have the seeds of grace sown in their hearts? (4.) He shall be instrumental for the conversion of many souls to God, and the preparing of them to receive and entertain the gospel of Christ,
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan
The walk8
Two steps out along the cross-reference floor, votes-ranked — destinations reached by more than one path rise (the text's own hubs). Every stop is a page, and every stop travels with its words.
Through
John 20:31But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.
leads to
All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”
that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.
If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
Through
Galatians 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
leads to
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.
and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.
For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it about oxen that God is concerned?
The whole web at once: see the Arc.