ChatGPT Conversation - The Bible in the Style of Shakespear

February 15th, 2023

A ChatGPT conversation where it writes Luke 1:1-4 in the style of William Shakespeare. I found it very funny and entertaining.

Me: Luke 1:1-4 ESV

ChatGPT: Sure, here's Luke 1:1-4 in the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible:

"1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught."

Me: Rewrite in the style of shakespear

ChatGPT: Sure, here's an attempt at rewriting Luke 1:1-4 in the style of Shakespeare:

Act I, Scene I:

Enter Luke, holding quill and parchment.

Luke: In sooth, as many have endeavored to compile A narrative of all things done among us, As witnessed by the ministers of the Word From the beginning, and thus delivered to us, It hath seemed meet to me to write, as well, A methodical account of all these things, Which I have followed closely all these days.

(Enter Theophilus)

Luke: Good Theophilus, thou most excellent friend, I write this unto thee, that thou may'st know With certitude the things thou hast been taught.

Theophilus: My good friend Luke, thy words are music to mine ear, And I shall read with care and due regard Thy written words, and keep them in my heart.

Exit Luke, still holding quill and parchment.

Me: Continue

ChatGPT: (Enter a group of travelers)

Traveler 1: What news, good sirs? What hath transpired here?

Theophilus: Ah, friends, I have received a letter from my dear friend Luke, Who writeth of the things that have occurred In recent days, and of the wondrous works Of which we have all heard, but not in full.

Traveler 2: Pray, tell us more! We yearn to hear these tales.

Theophilus: Nay, friends, not I, but Luke himself can best relate The full account of all that hath transpired.

Traveler 3: Then let us make haste and find this Luke, And hear from him the story of our age.

The travelers exit, as Theophilus remains, deep in thought.

Theophilus: Indeed, I shall take heed of Luke's account, And ponder well the things he doth relate, That I may know with certainty the truth, And share with all the wonders of our time.

The curtain falls as Theophilus exits the stage, still lost in thought.

Me: continue

ChatGPT: (Enter a group of priests)

Priest 1: Good Theophilus, what news hast thou to share?

Theophilus: Dear sirs, I have received a letter from Luke, Who writes of the things that have transpired In recent days, and of the wondrous works That have been wrought among us.

Priest 2: Indeed, we have heard rumors of such things, But know not what to make of them.

Theophilus: I shall read Luke's account with care and due regard, And share with you the knowledge that I gain.

Priest 3: Then let us pray that Luke's words are true, And that we may come to know the fullness of these wonders.

The priests bow their heads in prayer, as Theophilus exits the stage, still holding Luke's letter in his hand.

(Enter a group of shepherds)

Shepherd 1: Good Theophilus, what news hast thou to share?

Theophilus: Dear friends, I have received a letter from Luke, Who writes of the things that have transpired In recent days, and of the wondrous works That have been wrought among us.

Shepherd 2: Pray, tell us more! We have heard rumors of such things, But know not what to make of them.

Theophilus: I shall read Luke's account with care and due regard, And share with you the knowledge that I gain.

Shepherd 3: Then let us hear of these wonders, and give thanks For all that the Lord hath done among us.

The shepherds kneel in prayer, as Theophilus exits the stage, still holding Luke's letter in his hand. The curtain falls, as the sound of distant angels singing is heard in the background.