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# Luke
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## 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.
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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.
* 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: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])
(See also: [Antioch](../names/antioch.md), [Paul](../names/paul.md), [Syria](../names/syria.md))
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## Bible References:
* [2 Timothy 04:11-13](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/04/11)
* [Colossians 04:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/col/04/12)
* [Philemon 01:24](rc://en/tn/help/phm/01/24)
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## Word Data:
* Strong's: G3065
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
Luke, Luke's