Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,
THE RECIPIENTS. The book along with Acts of Apostles is addressed to Theophilus (meaning "lover of God" or "loved by God") Luke 1:3. Evidently he was a high official because of the title "most excellent" (compare Acts 23:26; Acts 24:3; Acts 26:25). The Gospel was, of course, meant for more than just his private reading. Luke wrote for a Greek audience. 