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Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Luke, the beloved physician (Λουκας ο ιατρος ο αγαπητος). Mentioned also in Phm 1:24; 2 Timothy 4:11. The author of th…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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 men…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas. Compare Philemon 1:24. The original is even more emphatic: “Luke the physician, the belove…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Luke and Demas are mentioned next; no descriptive phrase is used of Demas (cf. Phm 24; 2 Timothy 4:10). Of Luke, Paul says very little.…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Luke saluteth you. I do not agree with those who understand this to be Luke the Evangelist, for I believe that he was too well known to ne…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Luke, the beloved physician
Luke the Evangelist, though some doubt it, is here intended, who was a constant companion…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Paul had differed with Barnabas on account of this Mark. Yet he is not only reconciled but also recommends him to the churches. This is an example …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…

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