# Luke # ## Facts: ## Luke wrote two books of the New Testament: the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. * In his letter to the Colossians, Paul refers to Luke as a doctor. Paul also mentions Luke in two of his other letters. * 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. * Luke accompanied Paul on two of his missionary journeys and helped him in his work. * In some early church writings, it is said that Luke was born in the city of Antioch in Syria. (Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names)) (See also: [Antioch](../other/antioch.md), [Paul](../other/paul.md), [Syria](../other/syria.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [2 Timothy 04:11-13](en/tn/2ti/help/04/11) * [Colossians 04:12-14](en/tn/col/help/04/12) * [Philemon 01:23-25](en/tn/phm/help/01/23) ## Word Data:## * Strong's: