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Theophilus (biblical)
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Theophilus (Greek: Θεόφιλος) is the name or honorary title of the person to whom the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are addressed (Luke 1:3, Acts 1:1). It is thought that both works are by the same author, and often argued that the two were originally a single unified work.
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[...] it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus,[...]
Gospel of Luke 1:3 NKJV.
The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,[...]
Acts of the Apostles 1:1 NKJV.
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