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Luke

Luke Physician and Gospel Writer

New Testamentc. AD 50 View journey on map

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.

Events in the life of Luke

The shipwreck on Malta
The shipwreck on Malta

Malta · ACT 27:41

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Luke's Character Traits

HistorianPhysicianCareful ResearcherFaithful

Luke's Life Timeline

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  1. Joins Paulc. AD 50

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

    ACT 16:10-17

  2. Philippi Stayc. AD 50-57

    Luke likely stays in Philippi for several years.

    ACT 16:40, 20:5-6

  3. Journey to Romec. AD 60-61

    Luke accompanies Paul on the perilous voyage to Rome.

    ACT 27:1-28:16

  4. Writingc. AD 60-62

    Luke writes his Gospel and Acts, carefully researching events.

    LUK 1:1-4

Who is linked to Luke

Luke's Key Relationships

Paul the Apostle
Paul the ApostleColleague

Travel Companion - Paul called Luke 'the beloved physician' and valued his loyalty.

Luke's Key Locations

Philippi
Philippi

Where Luke joined Paul and later stayed to strengthen the church.

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Rome
Rome

Destination of the voyage Luke chronicled.

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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.

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Bible Bites

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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