'Most Excellent' in the Bible
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,
most excellent Theophilus, that thou mayst know the certainty of the things wherein thou hast been instructed.
And he wrote a letter after this manner, Claudius Lysias to the most excellent Governor Felix, greeting.
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
And he being called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing we enjoy great peace through thee, and that very worthy deeds are done to this nation by thy prudence always, and in all places, We accept it, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.
But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.
that ye might accept things most excellent, that ye might be pure and such as should hurt no man's conscience, until the day of Christ;