Luke 1
Scofield's Reference Notes
People have relied on this reference work in their daily studies for more than 90 years. C. I. Scofield intended to provide a concise yet complete tool to help the new reader of the Bible. Originally written in 1909.
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Verse 3
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"From the very first": (Greek - ἄνωθεν," "from above)." So translated in John 3:31 ; John 19:11; James 1:17; James 3:15; James 3:17. In no other place is ANOTHEN translated "from the very first." The use by Luke of anothen is an affirmation that his knowledge of these things, derived from those who had been eye-witnesses from the beginning Luke 1:2 was confirmed by revelation. In like manner Paul had doubtless heard from the eleven the story of the institution of the Lord's Supper, but he also had it by revelation from the Lord (cf) 1 Corinthians 11:23 and his writing, like Luke's anothen knowledge, thus became first-hand, not traditional, merely.
understanding (Greek - ἄνωθεν," lit). followed alongside of; or, closely traced.
in order The words "in order" are emphatic, indicating Luke's purpose to reduce to order the Gospel story.