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