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Original
Notes
Luke, the beloved physician, is famous for writing Acts and the Gospel of Luke. This verse is the only proof of two things about Luke: he was a doctor, and he was not a Jewish believer (see Colossians 4:10–11).
Unlike the others mentioned in this passage, there are no details about Demas. Maybe Paul did not know him well. Demas later left Paul (2 Timothy 4:10).
Out of the six people named, five are also mentioned in Philemon 1:23–24.
Most New Testament letters end with greetings and mentions of co-workers and travel plans. But this section of Colossians is longer than usual. Since Paul could not travel, he might have wanted the Colossians to stay connected with his co-workers. This would help them avoid being misled by false teachers.
Parallels
People
Demas: Companion of Paul who later deserted him Luke: Physician; companion of Paul; author of Luke and Acts
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Demas Disease Letter to Philemon Letter to the Colossians Lucius Luke (Person) Luke, Gospel of Physician
Topics
Demas: A Companion of Paul Doctors Luke: A Physician Medication Physician: Luke, a Physician