The Story of Luke

Introduction

Paul calls Luke the beloved physician and his fellow worker, and writes that only Luke is with him. Colossians 4:14 · Philemon 24 · 2 Timothy 4:11

The Gospel of Luke and Acts are both addressed to Theophilus and do not name their author. Tradition attributes them to Luke, partly because of the passages in Acts written as 'we'. Luke 1:1–4 · Acts 1:1 · Acts 16:10–17

Told in: Colossians · 2 Timothy

Life at a glance

Work

Physician Colossians 4:14

Only what Scripture records. Where the Bible is silent, nothing is filled in.

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   With Paul to the end

   Colossians 4:14 · 2 Timothy 4:11

   Paul sends greetings from Luke and later writes that Luke alone is with him.

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   Supporting passage: Philemon 24

   People: Paul, John Mark

Family and relationships

• PaulFellow workerPhilemon 24

Books associated with Luke

• Luke Traditionally attributed author

  The Gospel names no author; early tradition attributes it to Luke. Luke 1:1–4

• Acts Traditionally attributed author

  Acts names no author and is addressed to the same Theophilus; tradition attributes it to Luke. Acts 1:1

A book named after someone is not necessarily written by them. Authorship traditions are shown as traditions.