| 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 (the Zealot) |
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, (tax collector) also called Levi |
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 Peter (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. |