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# Luke #
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## Facts: ##
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Luke was the author of two books of the New Testament: the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.
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* In his letter to the Colossians, Paul refers to Luke as a doctor. Paul also mentions Luke in two of his other letters.
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* It is thought that Luke was a Greek and a Gentile before coming to know Christ. In his gospel, Luke includes several accounts that highlight Jesus' love for all peoples, both Jews and Gentiles.
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* Luke accompanied Paul on two of his missionary journeys and helped him in his work.
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* In some early church writings, it is said that Luke was born in the city of Antioch in Syria.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [Antioch](../other/Antioch.md) **·** [paul](../other/paul.md) **·** [syria](../other/syria.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Timothy 04:11-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ti/04/11)
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* [Colossians 04:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/col/04/12)
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* [Philemon 01:23-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/phm/01/23)
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