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## The former book I wrote ##
The former book is the Gospel of Luke.
## O Theophilus ##
Luke wrote this book to a man named Theophilus. The word “O” is used because Luke was addressing him. Some translations follow their own culture's way of addressing a letter and write "Dear Theophilus" at the beginning of the sentence. Theophilus means "friend of God." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
## until the day that he was received up ##
This refers to Jesus' ascension into heaven.
## command through the Holy Spirit ##
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The Holy Spirit led Jesus to instruct his apostles on certain things.
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## after his suffering ##
This refers to Jesus' suffering and death on the cross.
## appearing to many others ##
Jesus appeared to many of his disciples beyond the original 12 apostles.