Luke

Luke Physician and Gospel Writer

New Testament

About Luke

Luke was a Gentile physician and traveling companion of the apostle Paul. He authored both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, providing a carefully researched account of Jesus' life and the early church. He was known for his attention to detail and historical accuracy.

Luke's Character Traits

HistorianPhysicianCareful ResearcherFaithful

Luke's Life Timeline

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Joins Paulc. AD 50

Luke joins Paul's team at Troas (the 'we' passages begin).

ACT 16:10-17
Philippi Stayc. AD 50-57

Luke likely stays in Philippi for several years.

ACT 16:40, 20:5-6
Journey to Romec. AD 60-61

Luke accompanies Paul on the perilous voyage to Rome.

ACT 27:1-28:16
Writingc. AD 60-62

Luke writes his Gospel and Acts, carefully researching events.

LUK 1:1-4

Luke's Key Relationships

Luke's Key Locations

Spiritual Lessons from Luke

Careful Investigation

Luke carefully investigated everything from the beginning before writing. His example shows that faith and careful research complement each other. Christianity welcomes scrutiny because it is grounded in historical events.

Key Verses about Luke

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The Bible's only Gentile author

Luke, the beloved physician, is the only Gentile writer in the entire New Testament. His refined classical Greek style and medical education set his writings apart, and he wrote more of the New Testament than any author except Paul.

Colossians 4:14

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