having had perfect understanding. having followed up accurately.
all. The 1611 edition of the Authorized Version omitted this "all".
from the very first. from above. Greek. anothen. As in Matthew 27:51 (the top, Mark 15:38). John 3:3; John 3:7 (again), John 3:31 (from above); Luke 19:11; Luke 19:23.James 1:17; James 3:1; James 3:17. It may mean from the beginning, as in Acts 26:5, but there is no need to introduce that meaning here, as it is already in Luke 1:2. Moreover, havingunderstood them "from above", he necessarily understood them from the very beginning, as well as perfectly, or accurately. The greater includes the less.
in order. with method. most excellent.. title of social degree, not of moral quality. See Acts 23:26; Acts 26:25.
Theophilus.. common Roman name. beloved of God.