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# Luke #
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## Facts: ##
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Luke wrote 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 who came 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](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
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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](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/04/11)
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* [Colossians 04:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/col/04/12)
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* [Philemon 01:23-25](rc://en/tn/help/phm/01/23)
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## Word Data:##
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