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    Theophilus

    Pronounced thee-AH-fih-lus

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    ✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Theophilus appears in the King James Bible, including Luke 1:3.
    Meaning
    "Friend of God; Loved by God"
    Origin
    Greek

    Theophilus was the recipient of both Luke's Gospel and the book of Acts. Luke addressed him as 'most excellent Theophilus,' suggesting he was a person of rank. His name means 'friend of God' — and ultimately, every reader of Luke-Acts is Theophilus.

    Spiritual meaning

    Theophilus represents every seeker — Luke wrote the most comprehensive account of Jesus' life for anyone who wants to be a 'friend of God.'

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus."

      Luke 1:3 (KJV) →

    • "The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach."

      Acts 1:1 (KJV) →
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