People Mentioned in the Gospel of Luke
Key Figures in Luke’s Gospel, with Character List and Bible Verses
| Name | Reference | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus Christ | Luke 1:31 | The Savior and central figure of the New Testament narrative. |
| Zechariah | Luke 1:5 | Priest and father of John the Baptist. |
| Elizabeth | Luke 1:5 | Wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist. |
| John the Baptist | Luke 1:13 | Forerunner of Jesus, born to Zechariah and Elizabeth. |
| Gabriel (angel) | Luke 1:19 | Heavenly messenger who announced the births of John and Jesus. |
| Mary (mother of Jesus) | Luke 1:27 | Virgin who conceived Jesus by the Holy Spirit. |
| Joseph | Luke 2:4 | Descendant of David, guardian of Jesus. |
| Caesar Augustus | Luke 2:1 | Roman emperor during Jesus’ birth. |
| Quirinius | Luke 2:2 | Governor of Syria during the census. |
| Simeon | Luke 2:25 | Righteous man who blessed Jesus in the temple. |
| Anna (prophetess) | Luke 2:36 | Elderly widow who praised God upon seeing Jesus. |
| Herod the Great | Luke 1:5 | Ruler of Judea at the time of John’s birth. |
| Peter (Simon) | Luke 5:8 | Fisherman called by Jesus to follow Him. |
| Andrew | Luke 6:14 | Brother of Peter and apostle of Jesus. |
| James (son of Zebedee) | Luke 6:14 | Apostle and brother of John. |
| John (son of Zebedee) | Luke 6:14 | Apostle and close companion of Jesus. |
| Philip | Luke 6:14 | One of the twelve apostles. |
| Bartholomew | Luke 6:14 | Apostle, possibly Nathanael. |
| Matthew | Luke 6:15 | Tax collector turned apostle. |
| Thomas | Luke 6:15 | Apostle known for his doubts. |
| James (son of Alphaeus) | Luke 6:15 | Apostle with limited scriptural detail. |
| Simon the Zealot | Luke 6:15 | Apostle with nationalist zeal. |
| Judas Iscariot | Luke 6:16 | Betrayed Jesus to the authorities. |
| Mary Magdalene | Luke 8:2 | Delivered from demons and became a devoted follower. |
| Joanna | Luke 8:3 | Supporter of Jesus, wife of Chuza. |
| Susanna | Luke 8:3 | Follower who supported Jesus’ ministry. |
| Zacchaeus | Luke 19:2 | Chief tax collector who repented after meeting Jesus. |
| Lazarus (parable) | Luke 16:20 | Beggar in Jesus’ parable of the rich man. |
| Martha | Luke 10:38 | Sister of Mary and Lazarus. |
| Mary (sister of Martha) | Luke 10:39 | Sat at Jesus’ feet to listen to His teaching. |
| Simon the Pharisee | Luke 7:36 | Hosted Jesus for a meal where a sinful woman anointed Him. |
| Centurion | Luke 7:2 | Gentile whose servant was healed; praised for his faith. |
| Widow of Nain | Luke 7:12 | Witnessed her son raised from the dead. |
| Cleopas | Luke 24:18 | One of two disciples who met the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus. |
| Joseph of Arimathea | Luke 23:50 | Member of the council who buried Jesus. |
| Pontius Pilate | Luke 23:1 | Roman governor who tried Jesus. |
| Herod Antipas | Luke 23:7 | Tetrarch who questioned Jesus during His trial. |
| Thief on the Cross (Dismas) | Luke 23:40–43 | Repentant criminal promised paradise by Jesus. |