For example, Gospel writer Luke mentions seven ruling officials ​ — whose names have been corroborated by secular historians — ​ in order to establish the year Jesus began his ministry. ​ — Luke 3: 1, 2, 23.
با استفاده از این اطلاعات ،‏ می‌توان سال شروع خدمت عیسی را محاسبه کرد .‏ —‏ لوقا ۳ :‏ ۱ ،‏ ۲ ،‏ ۲۳‏ .‏