Luke 1:1 net — ¶ Explanatory Preface Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,

Luke 1:1 in the NET Bible reads: “¶ Explanatory Preface Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,”

Luke 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 1.

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:1.

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Luke 1:1 reads (NET): “¶ Explanatory Preface Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.