Colossians 4:14

Luke, the beloved physician,.... Luke the Evangelist, though some doubt it, is here intended, who was a constant companion of the apostle in his troubles, and went with him to Rome, as the Acts of the…

Luke, the beloved physician - This was undoubtedly the author of the Gospel which bears his name, and of the Acts of the Apostles. He is mentioned as the traveling companion of Paul in Act 17:10, and…

Luke, the beloved physician - This is generally supposed to be the same with Luke the evangelist. See the preface to the notes on this gospel. Some, however, suppose them to be different persons;…

In the close of this epistle the apostle does several of his friends the honour to leave their names upon record, with some testimony of his respect, which will be spoken of wherever the gospel comes,…

Luke Loucas, Lucas; Lucanusabbreviated. It is interesting to find the Second and Third Evangelists (see Col 4:8) in one small group around St Paul here. Cp. Phm 1:24; 2Ti 4:11. Lucas had accompanied…