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Theophilus

Theophilus was the recipient of Luke's Gospel and the Book of Acts, likely a Christian of high social standing.

The name Theophilus means “friend of God”

MaleNew Testament eraNew Testament2 books3 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Luke 1:3; only referred to as Theophilus (Θεόφιλος).

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Theophilus

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Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Theophilus without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Luke 1:3
    Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
  2. Luke 1:4Referred to, not named
    …so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
  3. Acts 1:1
    In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach,