Commentaries on Gospel Events

Luke's Introduction

Who were these "eyewitnesses"? 

When and where did Luke have the considerable opportunity to quiz them?

He doesn't seem to claim inspiration from the Holy Spirit but rather direct word of mouth from apostles or disciples who were with Jesus from the beginning of his earthly ministry.

 

 

Luke

Luk 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

Luk 1:2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;

Luk 1:3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

Luk 1:4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.