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Colossians 4:14 Cross-References
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“Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.”
Colossians 4:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 4:14
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. Paul mentions two more companions. "Luke, the beloved physician" (Loukas ho iatros ho agapētos, Λουκᾶς ὁ ἰατρὸς ὁ ἀγαπητός) identifies Luke by profession and affection. Luke authored the third gospel and Acts, documenting early Christianity with historical precision. His medical training possibly served Paul's chronic physical ailments. Luke's faithful companionship, especially during imprisonments, exemplifies loyal friendship."Demas" receives no descriptive commendation, just bare name. Later, Paul sadly reports: "Demas hath forsaken me, hav...
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Cross-References for Colossians 4:14
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