from. Greek apo. App-104.
from the beginning. Greek. ap' arches; i.e. from the birth or ministry of the Lord. Compare John 15:27; Acts 1:1; Acts 1:21; Acts 1:22.
were. became.
eyewitnesses. Greek autoptai. Occurs only here. Not the same word as in 2 Peter 1:16. A medical word (Colossians 4:14). Compare our autopsy.
ministers. attendants.. technical word, often translated "officer".