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Lucas

/LOO-kus/

Summary

An alternate form of the name Luke, appearing in some translations.

☩Identity

Lucas is the same person as Luke, appearing as 'Lucas' in the King James Version at Philemon 1:24. He was the beloved physician and companion of Paul who authored the Gospel of Luke and Acts. See LUKE for full treatment.

Key verses:Philemon 1:24Colossians 4:142 Timothy 4:11

Related Verses1 mention

Philemon· 1 verse

1:24

See Also

Full-page portrait of Luke in gold frame on purple background (NYPL b12455533)
Luke

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Lucas," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Lucas," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).