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Theophilus

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Theophilus was the person to whom Luke addressed both his Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Luke calls him “most excellent,” suggesting a person of rank, but Scripture gives no further certain information about him.
Biblical Usage
Theophilus is named at the opening of Luke’s Gospel and Acts as the recipient of both writings.
Scripture References
Luke 1:3 Acts 23:26 Acts 24:3 Acts 1:1