# κράτιστος (kratistos)

Strong’s G2903. 4 New Testament occurrences.

most excellent, an official epithet, used in addressing a Roman of high rank, and in the second century one of equestrian (as distinguished from senatorial) rank.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/kratistos-g2903

## Occurrences

- [Luke 1:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/1/3) — It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
- [Acts 23:26](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/23/26) — Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
- [Acts 24:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/24/3) — We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
- [Acts 26:25](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/26/25) — But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.