Colossians 4:14
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Sermons
Stephen Kaung
Phil Beach Jr.
Favell Lee MortimerVictor MaxwellVictor Maxwell
Daniel SteeleSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Luke, the beloved physician - This is generally supposed to be the same with Luke the evangelist. See the preface to the notes on this gospel. Some, however, suppose them to be different persons; because, where it is evident that Luke the evangelist is meant, he never has more than his simple name Luke; and because the apostle is supposed to intend a different person here, he adds, ὁ ιατρος ὁ αγαπητος, the beloved physician. The word ιατρος signifies a healer, and must not be restricted to physician, in the sense in which we use that word; he was surgeon, physician, and dispenser of medicines, etc., for all these were frequently combined in the same person.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
It is conjectured that Luke "the beloved physician" (the same as the Evangelist), may have first become connected with Paul in professionally attending on him in the sickness under which he labored in Phrygia and Galatia (in which latter place he was detained by sickness), in the early part of that journey wherein Luke first is found in his company (Act 16:10; compare Note, see on Gal 4:13). Thus the allusion to his medical profession is appropriate in writing to men of Phrygia. Luke ministered to Paul in his last imprisonment (Ti2 4:11). Demas--included among his "fellow laborers" (Plm 1:24), but afterwards a deserter from him through love of this world (Ti2 4:10). He alone has here no honorable or descriptive epithet attached to his name. Perhaps, already, his real character was betraying itself.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Luke, the beloved physician,.... Luke the Evangelist, though some doubt it, is here intended, who was a constant companion of the apostle in his troubles, and went with him to Rome, as the Acts of the Apostles wrote by him show, and as from Ti2 4:11 it appears; so Jerom (n) calls the Evangelist Luke, the physician of Antioch, for from thence he was; and being converted by the Apostle Paul, as is very probable, though some make him to be one of the seventy disciples, he became of a physician of bodies, a physician of souls: some say (o) he was a scholar of Galen, the famous physician, and others that he was his sister's son; who having heard of Christ's miracles, set out with his master Galen for Judea, to know the truth of them, of which they doubted; Galen died by the way, Luke came to Christ, and being taught by him, became one of the seventy disciples. The apostle calls him "beloved", not on account of his profession, in which he might be useful to many, but as he was a brother in Christ, a minister of the Gospel, and a fellow labourer of his. This is the same person as Lucas, mentioned along with Demas, and others, as here, in Plm 1:24. The name perhaps is Roman, but was, however, well known among the Jews; for they say (p), the "witnesses that sign a divorce, and their names are as the names of strangers, what is to be done with it? there is none comes into our hands (is received) but "Lukus" and "Lus", and we allow it to be right:'' upon which the gloss says, because these were famous names: and Demas greet you; the same who, through the love of the present world, forsook the apostle, Ti2 4:10 which he did either after the writing of this epistle, or if before it, he was now returned again to him: his name seems to be the same with the Roman Dama, unless it should be a contraction of Demetrius, or rather of Demarchos; though the Jews make frequent mention of R. "Dimi", or "Demi", in their writings (q), which perhaps is the same name with this. (n) Catalog. Script. Eccles. p. 91. Vid. Nicephor. Hist. l. 2. c. 43. (o) Vid. Castell. Lex. Polyglott. col. 1894. (p) T. Bab. Gittin, fol. 11. 2. (q) T. Bab. Gittin, fol. 19. 2. Nazir, fol. 36. 1. Sota, fol. 43. 2. Bava Kama, fol. 43.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:14 Luke, the beloved doctor, is well known as the author of Acts and the Gospel bearing his name. This verse is the sole evidence for two facts about Luke: He was a doctor, and he was not a Jewish believer (see Col 4:10-11). • In contrast to the other people mentioned in this passage, no details are given about Demas. Perhaps Paul did not know him well. Demas later deserted Paul (2 Tim 4:10).
Colossians 4:14
Greetings from Paul’s Fellow Workers
13For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.
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Gospel of Luke I
By Stephen Kaung1.5K1:06:28LukeMAT 6:33MRK 10:45LUK 1:1COL 4:142TI 4:11PHM 1:24REV 20:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that there is only one gospel, the gospel of Jesus Christ. Although there are four evangelists who present the gospel in the Bible, they are more than just historians. They personally experienced and knew Jesus, and their accounts of him are both objective and subjective. The speaker specifically focuses on the gospel according to Luke, who was a beloved physician and a fellow worker with Paul. The sermon encourages believers to not only know Christ as the servant of the Lord but also to learn servanthood and serve God in the same way.
The House of God Lies in Ruin - Gods Recovery Plan Part 2
By Phil Beach Jr.3351:34Spiritual AwakeningThe Cost of DiscipleshipRecoveryPSA 139:23ISA 65:9MAT 11:28JHN 14:1ROM 6:6GAL 2:20COL 4:142TI 4:10JAS 4:41JN 2:15Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the urgent need for spiritual awakening in the church, highlighting that the house of God lies in ruin due to complacency and a desire for popularity. He draws attention to the biblical figure Demas, who forsook Paul and the ministry for worldly allure, warning that such desires can lead to spiritual destruction. The preacher calls for a heartfelt prayer for God to open our eyes to the truth and to remove the desire for popularity, urging believers to embrace the cross and the valley of Achor as a place of death to self and sin. He stresses that true freedom and healing come from a deep relationship with Christ, not from seeking worldly approval. Ultimately, Beach Jr. invites the congregation to seek God's mercy and grace to restore the church and their personal walks with Him.
The Agony of Gethsemane
By Phil Beach Jr.3254:28Spiritual StruggleGethsemaneMAT 26:31LUK 22:42JHN 15:5ROM 12:12CO 4:16PHP 2:5COL 4:142TI 4:10HEB 12:11JN 2:15Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the significance of Gethsemane as a place of spiritual struggle and transformation, urging believers to confront their inner battles rather than escape them. He draws parallels between the story of Demas, who forsook Paul for worldly desires, and the disciples' failure to stay awake and support Jesus in His hour of need. The sermon highlights the necessity of prayer and surrender to God's will during times of pressure, illustrating that true strength comes from relying on Christ rather than our own abilities. Beach encourages the congregation to embrace the 'oil press' of Gethsemane, where the soul is crushed to yield spiritual fruit, and to resist the temptation to seek comfort in worldly distractions.
Luke 1:1-4. the Preface to Luke.
By Favell Lee Mortimer0PSA 119:105LUK 1:1JHN 14:26ROM 15:41CO 2:10COL 4:14HEB 4:122PE 1:21Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the preface written by the holy Evangelist Luke before his account of the Lord Jesus Christ, addressing the intended recipient, Theophilus, a nobleman who had been instructed in religion but desired a more perfect understanding of the Lord's history. Luke, known as 'the beloved physician,' was likely a converted heathen who had the honor of writing a part of the holy Word of God under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Despite not being an eyewitness to the events, Luke's Gospel is recognized as inspired by God and has been cherished by Christians throughout history for its valuable insights into the life of Jesus.
Facts About Acts
By Victor Maxwell0JHN 19:30ACT 1:8ACT 2:41ACT 9:36ACT 13:1ACT 28:30COL 4:142TI 4:11Victor Maxwell preaches on the book of Acts, highlighting how it continues the unfinished work of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of the church's role in carrying out God's mission. He discusses the aim of Acts, which provides us with hope, humility, and factual honesty, urging for a revival in the church. Maxwell delves into the author of Acts, Luke, describing him as a modest, methodical, meticulous, medical missionary, and meaningful man who played a significant role in recording the history of the early church. The sermon also includes an analysis of Acts, outlining the founding and establishing of the church, the forward emphasis of the church, and the foreign evangelism by the church, showing the progression and expansion of the early Christian movement.
A Look at Luke
By Victor Maxwell0LUK 1:1LUK 1:4JHN 14:8ACT 16:10COL 4:14Victor Maxwell delves into the Gospel of Luke, highlighting the desire to witness Jesus firsthand and the significance of studying the Son of God to know God's character, power, and compassion. Luke, a Gentile and a physician, meticulously presents Jesus as the Son of Man, making Him relatable and approachable to all. Theophilus, possibly a wealthy man and a new Christian, is addressed in Luke's writings to strengthen his faith and provide assurance in Christ. Luke's gospel emphasizes the authenticity of God's Word, the importance of eyewitnesses, and the meticulous investigation of Jesus' life, showcasing His humanity and compassion.
Faith Healing
By Daniel Steele0ISA 53:4MAT 7:22MAT 8:17ACT 28:51CO 12:41CO 13:2GAL 4:13COL 4:142TI 4:20JAS 5:15Daniel Steele preaches about the earnest effort to restore the lost extraordinary gifts of the Spirit in modern Christianity, focusing on healing by faith and the distinction between the grace of faith and the gift of faith. He emphasizes the importance of understanding that the gift of faith for healing is sovereignly bestowed by the Holy Spirit and is not morally obligatory like the grace of faith. Steele highlights the need for unwavering faith in God's will for healing, cautioning against the dangers of expecting unconditional healing through the exercise of faith. He concludes by advocating for a prayer of submission to God's will in times of sickness, rather than insisting on healing through faith alone.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Luke, the beloved physician - This is generally supposed to be the same with Luke the evangelist. See the preface to the notes on this gospel. Some, however, suppose them to be different persons; because, where it is evident that Luke the evangelist is meant, he never has more than his simple name Luke; and because the apostle is supposed to intend a different person here, he adds, ὁ ιατρος ὁ αγαπητος, the beloved physician. The word ιατρος signifies a healer, and must not be restricted to physician, in the sense in which we use that word; he was surgeon, physician, and dispenser of medicines, etc., for all these were frequently combined in the same person.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
It is conjectured that Luke "the beloved physician" (the same as the Evangelist), may have first become connected with Paul in professionally attending on him in the sickness under which he labored in Phrygia and Galatia (in which latter place he was detained by sickness), in the early part of that journey wherein Luke first is found in his company (Act 16:10; compare Note, see on Gal 4:13). Thus the allusion to his medical profession is appropriate in writing to men of Phrygia. Luke ministered to Paul in his last imprisonment (Ti2 4:11). Demas--included among his "fellow laborers" (Plm 1:24), but afterwards a deserter from him through love of this world (Ti2 4:10). He alone has here no honorable or descriptive epithet attached to his name. Perhaps, already, his real character was betraying itself.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Luke, the beloved physician,.... Luke the Evangelist, though some doubt it, is here intended, who was a constant companion of the apostle in his troubles, and went with him to Rome, as the Acts of the Apostles wrote by him show, and as from Ti2 4:11 it appears; so Jerom (n) calls the Evangelist Luke, the physician of Antioch, for from thence he was; and being converted by the Apostle Paul, as is very probable, though some make him to be one of the seventy disciples, he became of a physician of bodies, a physician of souls: some say (o) he was a scholar of Galen, the famous physician, and others that he was his sister's son; who having heard of Christ's miracles, set out with his master Galen for Judea, to know the truth of them, of which they doubted; Galen died by the way, Luke came to Christ, and being taught by him, became one of the seventy disciples. The apostle calls him "beloved", not on account of his profession, in which he might be useful to many, but as he was a brother in Christ, a minister of the Gospel, and a fellow labourer of his. This is the same person as Lucas, mentioned along with Demas, and others, as here, in Plm 1:24. The name perhaps is Roman, but was, however, well known among the Jews; for they say (p), the "witnesses that sign a divorce, and their names are as the names of strangers, what is to be done with it? there is none comes into our hands (is received) but "Lukus" and "Lus", and we allow it to be right:'' upon which the gloss says, because these were famous names: and Demas greet you; the same who, through the love of the present world, forsook the apostle, Ti2 4:10 which he did either after the writing of this epistle, or if before it, he was now returned again to him: his name seems to be the same with the Roman Dama, unless it should be a contraction of Demetrius, or rather of Demarchos; though the Jews make frequent mention of R. "Dimi", or "Demi", in their writings (q), which perhaps is the same name with this. (n) Catalog. Script. Eccles. p. 91. Vid. Nicephor. Hist. l. 2. c. 43. (o) Vid. Castell. Lex. Polyglott. col. 1894. (p) T. Bab. Gittin, fol. 11. 2. (q) T. Bab. Gittin, fol. 19. 2. Nazir, fol. 36. 1. Sota, fol. 43. 2. Bava Kama, fol. 43.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:14 Luke, the beloved doctor, is well known as the author of Acts and the Gospel bearing his name. This verse is the sole evidence for two facts about Luke: He was a doctor, and he was not a Jewish believer (see Col 4:10-11). • In contrast to the other people mentioned in this passage, no details are given about Demas. Perhaps Paul did not know him well. Demas later deserted Paul (2 Tim 4:10).