Jésus est ressuscité !(A)

24 Le dimanche matin de très bonne heure, les femmes se rendirent au tombeau emportant les huiles aromatiques qu’elles avaient préparées. Elles découvrirent que la pierre fermant l’entrée du sépulcre avait été roulée à quelque distance de l’ouverture. Elles pénétrèrent à l’intérieur, mais ne trouvèrent pas le corps du Seigneur Jésus. Pendant qu’elles en étaient encore à se demander ce que cela signifiait, deux personnages vêtus d’habits étincelants se tinrent tout à coup devant elles. Elles étaient tout effrayées et baissaient les yeux vers le sol. Ils leur dirent alors : Pourquoi cherchez-vous parmi les morts celui qui est vivant ? Il n’est plus ici, mais il est ressuscité. Rappelez-vous ce qu’il vous disait quand il était encore en Galilée : « Il faut que le Fils de l’homme soit livré entre les mains des pécheurs, qu’il soit crucifié, et qu’il ressuscite le troisième jour. »

Elles se souvinrent alors des paroles de Jésus. Elles revinrent du tombeau et allèrent tout raconter aux Onze, ainsi qu’à tous les autres disciples. 10 C’étaient Marie de Magdala, Jeanne, Marie, la mère de Jacques. Quelques autres femmes, qui étaient avec elles, portèrent aussi la nouvelle aux apôtres ; 11 mais ceux-ci trouvèrent leurs propos absurdes et n’y ajoutèrent pas foi.

12 Pierre, cependant, partit et courut au tombeau. En se penchant, il ne vit que des linges funéraires. Il s’en retourna, très étonné de ce qui s’était passé[a].

Jésus apparaît à quelques disciples[b]

13 Le même jour, deux de ces disciples se rendaient à un village nommé Emmaüs, à une douzaine de kilomètres de Jérusalem. 14 Ils s’entretenaient de tous ces événements. 15 Pendant qu’ils échangeaient ainsi leurs propos et leurs réflexions, Jésus lui-même s’approcha d’eux et les accompagna. 16 Mais leurs yeux étaient incapables de le reconnaître.

17 Il leur dit : De quoi discutez-vous en marchant ?

Ils s’arrêtèrent, l’air attristé. 18 L’un d’eux, nommé Cléopas, lui répondit : Es-tu le seul parmi ceux qui séjournent à Jérusalem qui ne sache pas ce qui s’y est passé ces jours-ci ?

19 – Quoi donc ? leur demanda-t-il.

– Ce qui est arrivé à Jésus de Nazareth. C’était un prophète qui agissait et parlait avec puissance, devant Dieu et devant tout le peuple. 20 Nos chefs des prêtres et nos dirigeants l’ont livré aux Romains pour le faire condamner à mort et clouer sur une croix. 21 Nous avions espéré qu’il était celui qui devait délivrer Israël. Mais hélas ! Voilà déjà trois jours que tout cela est arrivé.

22 Il est vrai que quelques femmes de notre groupe nous ont fort étonnés. Elles sont allées au tombeau très tôt ce matin, 23 mais elles n’ont pas trouvé son corps et sont venues raconter qu’elles ont vu apparaître des anges qui leur ont assuré qu’il est vivant. 24 Là-dessus, quelques-uns de ceux qui étaient avec nous se sont aussi rendus au tombeau ; ils ont bien trouvé les choses telles que les femmes les ont décrites ; mais lui, ils ne l’ont pas vu.

Alors Jésus leur dit : 25 Ah ! hommes sans intelligence ! Vous êtes bien lents à croire tout ce que les prophètes ont annoncé. 26 Le Messie ne devait-il pas souffrir toutes ces choses avant d’entrer dans sa gloire ?

27 Alors, commençant par les livres de Moïse et parcourant tous ceux des prophètes, Jésus leur expliqua ce qui se rapportait à lui dans toutes les Ecritures.

28 Entre-temps, ils arrivèrent près du village où ils se rendaient. Jésus sembla vouloir continuer sa route. 29 Mais ils le retinrent avec une vive insistance en disant : Reste donc avec nous ; tu vois : le jour baisse et le soir approche.

Alors il entra dans la maison pour rester avec eux. 30 Il se mit à table avec eux, prit le pain et, après avoir prononcé la prière de bénédiction, il le partagea et le leur donna. 31 Alors leurs yeux s’ouvrirent et ils le reconnurent… mais, déjà, il avait disparu. 32 Et ils se dirent l’un à l’autre : N’avons-nous pas senti comme un feu dans notre cœur pendant qu’il nous parlait en chemin et qu’il nous expliquait les Ecritures ?

33 Ils se levèrent sur l’heure et retournèrent à Jérusalem. Ils y trouvèrent les Onze réunis avec leurs compagnons.

34 Tous les accueillirent par ces paroles : Le Seigneur est réellement ressuscité, il s’est montré à Simon.

35 Alors les deux disciples racontèrent à leur tour ce qui leur était arrivé en chemin et comment ils avaient reconnu Jésus au moment où il avait partagé le pain.

Jésus apparaît aux Onze[c](B)

36 Pendant qu’ils s’entretenaient ainsi, Jésus se trouva au milieu d’eux et leur dit : Que la paix soit avec vous !

37 Mais ils furent saisis de crainte et d’effroi, croyant voir un esprit.

38 – Pourquoi êtes-vous troublés ? leur dit-il. Pourquoi les doutes envahissent-ils votre cœur ? 39 Regardez mes mains et mes pieds, et reconnaissez que c’est bien moi. Touchez-moi et regardez ! Car un esprit n’a ni chair ni os. Or, vous voyez bien que j’en ai.

40 Tout en disant cela, il leur montra ses mains et ses pieds[d]. 41 Mais ils étaient si heureux qu’ils ne parvenaient pas à croire et restaient dans l’étonnement. Alors il leur demanda : Avez-vous quelque chose à manger ?

42 Ils lui présentèrent un morceau de poisson grillé. 43 Il le prit et le mangea sous leurs yeux.

44 Puis il leur dit : Voici ce que je vous ai dit quand j’étais encore avec vous : « Il faut que s’accomplisse tout ce qui est écrit de moi dans la Loi de Moïse, dans les prophètes, et dans les Psaumes. »

45 Là-dessus, il leur ouvrit l’intelligence pour qu’ils comprennent les Ecritures.

46 – Vous voyez, leur dit-il, les Ecritures enseignent que le Messie doit souffrir, qu’il ressuscitera le troisième jour, 47 et qu’on annoncera de sa part à tous les peuples, en commençant par Jérusalem, qu’ils doivent changer pour obtenir le pardon des péchés. 48 Vous êtes les témoins de ces événements. 49 Quant à moi, j’enverrai bientôt sur vous ce que mon Père vous a promis. Vous donc, restez ici dans cette ville, jusqu’à ce que vous soyez revêtus de la puissance d’en haut.

Jésus enlevé au ciel

50 Par la suite il les emmena hors de la ville jusqu’aux environs de Béthanie[e] et là, élevant ses mains, il les bénit.

51 Pendant qu’il les bénissait, il les quitta et fut enlevé au ciel.

52 Quant à eux, après l’avoir adoré, ils retournèrent à Jérusalem, le cœur rempli de joie. 53 Là, ils se retrouvaient à toute heure dans la cour du Temple pour louer Dieu.

Footnotes

  1. 24.12 Ce verset est absent de certains manuscrits.
  2. 24.13 Voir Mc 16.12-13.
  3. 24.36 Voir Mc 16.14-18.
  4. 24.40 Ce verset est absent de certains manuscrits.
  5. 24.50 Village situé sur le flanc est du mont des Oliviers, colline séparée de Jérusalem par la vallée du Cédron.

24 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.

And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

And they remembered his words,

And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.

10 It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.

11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.

12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.

14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened.

15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.

17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?

18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?

19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:

20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.

21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;

23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.

24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.

25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:

26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?

27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.

29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.

31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.

32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?

33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,

34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.

35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?

39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.

41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?

42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.

43 And he took it, and did eat before them.

44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

48 And ye are witnesses of these things.

49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

He Is Risen(A)

24 Now (B)on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, [a]and certain other women with them, came to the tomb (C)bringing the spices which they had prepared. (D)But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. (E)Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. And it happened, as they were [b]greatly perplexed about this, that (F)behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen! (G)Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be (H)delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’

And (I)they remembered His words. (J)Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, (K)Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles. 11 (L)And their words seemed to them like [c]idle tales, and they did not believe them. 12 (M)But Peter arose and ran to the tomb; and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths [d]lying by themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened.

The Road to Emmaus(N)

13 (O)Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was [e]seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that (P)Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. 16 But (Q)their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him.

17 And He said to them, “What kind of conversation is this that you have with one another as you [f]walk and are sad?”

18 Then the one (R)whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, “Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not known the things which happened there in these days?”

19 And He said to them, “What things?”

So they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, (S)who was a Prophet (T)mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 (U)and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. 21 But we were hoping (V)that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. 22 Yes, and (W)certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us. 23 When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive. 24 And (X)certain of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see.”

25 Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 26 (Y)Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His (Z)glory?” 27 And beginning at (AA)Moses and (AB)all the Prophets, He [g]expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.

The Disciples’ Eyes Opened

28 Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and (AC)He [h]indicated that He would have gone farther. 29 But (AD)they constrained Him, saying, (AE)“Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent.” And He went in to stay with them.

30 Now it came to pass, as (AF)He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight.

32 And they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, 34 saying, “The Lord is risen indeed, and (AG)has appeared to Simon!” 35 And they told about the things that had happened on the road, and how He was [i]known to them in the breaking of bread.

Jesus Appears to His Disciples(AH)

36 (AI)Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.” 37 But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen (AJ)a spirit. 38 And He said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. (AK)Handle Me and see, for a (AL)spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have.”

40 [j]When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet. 41 But while they still did not believe (AM)for joy, and marveled, He said to them, (AN)“Have you any food here?” 42 So they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish [k]and some honeycomb. 43 (AO)And He took it and ate in their presence.

The Scriptures Opened

44 Then He said to them, (AP)“These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” 45 And (AQ)He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.

46 Then He said to them, (AR)“Thus it is written, [l]and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and (AS)remission of sins should be preached in His name (AT)to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And (AU)you are witnesses of these things. 49 (AV)Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city [m]of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”

The Ascension(AW)

50 And He led them out (AX)as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. 51 (AY)Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. 52 (AZ)And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and were continually (BA)in the temple [n]praising and blessing God. [o]Amen.

Footnotes

  1. Luke 24:1 NU omits and certain other women with them
  2. Luke 24:4 NU omits greatly
  3. Luke 24:11 nonsense
  4. Luke 24:12 NU omits lying
  5. Luke 24:13 Lit. 60 stadia
  6. Luke 24:17 NU walk? And they stood still, looking sad.
  7. Luke 24:27 explained
  8. Luke 24:28 acted as if
  9. Luke 24:35 recognized
  10. Luke 24:40 Some printed New Testaments omit v. 40. It is found in nearly all Gr. mss.
  11. Luke 24:42 NU omits and some honeycomb
  12. Luke 24:46 NU that the Christ should suffer and rise
  13. Luke 24:49 NU omits of Jerusalem
  14. Luke 24:53 NU omits praising and
  15. Luke 24:53 NU omits Amen.