Forasmuch as = Since, as is well known indeed. Greek. epeideper. Occurs only here in N.T.
have in hand. Implying previous non = success (Act_19:13). Elsewhere only in Act_9:29. A medical word. Compare Col_4:14.
to set forth in order = to draw up.
a declaration = a narrative. Greek. diegesis. Occurs only here in N.T., used by Galen of a medical treatise.
of = concerning. Greek. peri.App-104. Not the same word as in verses: Luk_1:5, Luk_1:27, Luk_1:35, Luk_5:61.
things = matters, or facts.
which are most surely believed = which have been fully accomplished; i.e. in fulfilment of prophetic announcement. among. Greek. en.App-104. As in verses: Luk_1:25, Luk_1:28, Luk_1:42