Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:3
It seemed good - I thought it best; or, I have also determined. It seemed “to be called for” that there should be a full, authentic, and accurate account of these matters.Having had perfect understanding ... - The literal translation of the original here would be, “having exactly traced everything from the first;” or, “having, by diligent and careful investigation, “followed up” everything to the “source,” to obtain an accurate account of the matter.” This much better expresses the idea. Luke... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 1:2
As they delivered them - As they narrated them. As they gave an account of them.From the beginning - From the commencement of these things - that is, from the birth of John, or perhaps from the beginning of the ministry of Jesus.Eye-witnesses - Who had seen those things themselves, and who were therefore proper witnesses.Ministers of the word - The term “word” here means the “gospel.” Luke never uses it, as John does, to denote the second Person of the Trinity. These eye-witnesses and ministers... read more