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‎Λουκᾶς‎ Loukâs (loo-kas') Luke ^N:N-M-P
contracted from Latin Lucanus

Lucas, Luke.

• Lucas, a Christian

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Λουκᾶς, -ᾶ, ὁ (prob. an abbreviation of Λουκανός; v. Lft., Col., 240; ICC, Lk., xviii; Bl., § 29; acc. to Ramsay, Exp., Dec., 1912, pp. 502 ff., a by-form of Λούκιος, from Lat. Lucius),
Luke: Lk, tit., Col 4:14, II Ti 4:11, Phm 24.†

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Male • Physician; companion of Paul; author of Luke and Acts

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, was the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts (Col.4.14; 2Ti.4.11; Phm.1.24).

• A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at 2Co.13.14;
• only referred to as Luke Λουκᾶς.

Luke was a physician (Col.4.14) and a close companion of the apostle Paul (2Ti.4.11; Phm.1.24). He is best known as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. Although not mentioned by name in these books, early church tradition unanimously attributes them to Luke. His writings suggest that he was well-educated and had a keen eye for historical detail. Luke accompanied Paul on several missionary journeys, as evidenced by the "we" passages in Acts (Act.16.10-17; 20.5-21.18; 27.1-28.16). He remained with Paul during his imprisonment in Rome (2Ti.4.11). In Paul's letters, Luke is described as a beloved friend and fellow worker in the gospel (Col.4.14; Phm.1.24). His medical background may have been helpful during Paul's travels and ministry. Luke's Gospel emphasizes the humanity of Jesus, His compassion for the marginalized, and the universal scope of His message. The Book of Acts records the growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome.

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