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Luke opens the gospel by addressing a certain Theophilus. This is a Greek name, however, the name means "friend of God" so he could have been addressing Greek believers.

Luke 1:1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,2just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word.3Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,4so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

Also, there are several other hints, such as dating the birth of Christ according to the times of the Roman leaders.

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