Luke 24:36-53

Christian Standard Bible

The Reality of the Risen Jesus

³⁶ As^(A) they were saying these things, he himself stood in their midst. He said to them, “Peace^(B) to you!” ³⁷ But they were startled and terrified^(C) and thought they were seeing a ghost.^{(D) 38} “Why are you troubled?”^(E) he asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts? ³⁹ Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself!^(F) Touch me and see,^(G) because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.” ⁴⁰ Having said this, he showed them his hands and feet. ⁴¹ But while they still were amazed and in disbelief because of their joy, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” ⁴² So they gave him a piece of a broiled fish,^{[a] 43} and he took it and ate in their presence.

⁴⁴ He told them, “These are my words^(H) that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets,^(I) and the Psalms^(J) must be fulfilled.” ⁴⁵ Then he opened their minds^(K) to understand^(L) the Scriptures. ⁴⁶ He also said to them, “This is what is written:^[b] The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead the third day,^{(M) 47} and repentance for^[c] forgiveness of sins^(N) will be proclaimed in his name to all the nations,^(O) beginning at Jerusalem.^{(P) 48} You are witnesses^(Q) of these things. ⁴⁹ And look, I am sending you^[d] what my Father promised.^(R) As for you, stay in the city^[e] until you are empowered^[f](S) from on high.”

The Ascension of Jesus

⁵⁰ Then he led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,^(T) and lifting up his hands^(U) he blessed them. ⁵¹ And while he was blessing them, he left them and was carried up into heaven.^{(V) 52} After worshiping him,^(W) they returned to Jerusalem with great joy.^{(X) 53} And they were continually in the temple praising God.^[g](Y)