Jesus Has Risen(A)

24 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared(B) and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.(C) While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning(D) stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:(E) ‘The Son of Man(F) must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’(G) Then they remembered his words.(H)

When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them(I) who told this to the apostles.(J) 11 But they did not believe(K) the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. 12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves,(L) and he went away,(M) wondering to himself what had happened.

On the Road to Emmaus

13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem.(N) 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them;(O) 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.(P)

17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”

They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas,(Q) asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”

19 “What things?” he asked.

“About Jesus of Nazareth,”(R) they replied. “He was a prophet,(S) powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers(T) handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel.(U) And what is more, it is the third day(V) since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us.(W) They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”(X)

25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?”(Y) 27 And beginning with Moses(Z) and all the Prophets,(AA) he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.(AB)

28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.

30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it(AC) and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him,(AD) and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us(AE) while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures(AF) to us?”

33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord(AG) has risen and has appeared to Simon.”(AH) 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.(AI)

Jesus Appears to the Disciples

36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”(AJ)

37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost.(AK) 38 He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see;(AL) a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence.(AM)

44 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you:(AN) Everything must be fulfilled(AO) that is written about me in the Law of Moses,(AP) the Prophets(AQ) and the Psalms.”(AR)

45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer(AS) and rise from the dead on the third day,(AT) 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name(AU) to all nations,(AV) beginning at Jerusalem.(AW) 48 You are witnesses(AX) of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised;(AY) but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

The Ascension of Jesus

50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,(AZ) he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.(BA) 52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they stayed continually at the temple,(BB) praising God.

Footnotes

  1. Luke 24:13 Or about 11 kilometers

Het lege graf

24 En op de eerste dag van de week[a] gingen ze al vroeg in de morgen naar het graf. Ze namen de zalf-olie mee die ze hadden klaargemaakt. Er gingen nog een paar vrouwen mee. Toen ze bij het graf kwamen, zagen ze dat de steen die voor het graf had gelegen, was weggerold. Toen ze het graf in gingen, zagen ze dat het lichaam van de Heer Jezus er niet in lag. Ze wisten niet wat ze ervan moesten denken. Op dat moment stonden er opeens twee mannen in stralend witte kleren bij hen. Ze schrokken hevig en durfden niet te kijken. Toen zeiden de mannen tegen hen: "Waarom zoeken jullie Hem bij de doden? Hij leeft! Hij is hier niet. Hij is uit de dood opgestaan. Denk aan wat Hij tegen jullie heeft gezegd toen Hij nog in Galilea was. Toen heeft Hij gezegd dat de Mensenzoon door slechte mensen gevangen genomen en gekruisigd zou worden. Maar ook dat Hij op de derde dag weer uit de dood zou opstaan."

Toen herinnerden ze zich die woorden weer. Ze gingen weg van het graf en vertelden alles wat er was gebeurd aan de elf leerlingen en aan alle anderen. 10 Die vrouwen waren Maria Magdalena, Johanna, en Maria (de moeder) van Jakobus en nog een paar vrouwen. En ze vertelden het aan de elf leerlingen. 11 Maar die vonden het allemaal onzin en geloofden hen niet. 12 Maar Petrus stond op en liep snel naar het graf. Toen hij zich bukte om naar binnen te kijken, zag hij alleen de linnen doeken liggen. Hij ging weer weg en vroeg zich heel verbaasd af wat er gebeurd zou kunnen zijn.

Jezus ontmoet twee van zijn leerlingen

13 Twee van de leerlingen gingen juist op die dag naar het dorp Emmaüs. Dat ligt op 60 stadiën (18 km) van Jeruzalem. 14 Onderweg spraken ze met elkaar over alles wat er was gebeurd. 15 Terwijl ze daar zo over liepen te praten, kwam Jezus Zelf bij hen. Hij liep met hen mee. 16 Maar het was net alsof er iets met hun ogen was, want ze herkenden Hem niet. 17 Hij vroeg hun: "Waar hebben jullie het over? En waarom kijken jullie zo verdrietig?" 18 Eén van hen, Kleopas, antwoordde: "Bent U dan de enige in Jeruzalem die niet weet wat daar de afgelopen dagen is gebeurd?" 19 Hij vroeg: "Wat dan?" Ze zeiden: "Nou, wat er is gebeurd met Jezus uit Nazaret. Hij was een profeet. Hij deed en zei machtige dingen voor God en alle mensen. 20 De leiders van onze priesters en de leiders van ons volk hebben Hem gevangen genomen, de doodstraf gegeven en gekruisigd. 21 Maar wíj hoopten dat Hij het zou zijn die Israël zou redden. Het is nu al weer drie dagen geleden dat dit allemaal is gebeurd. 22 Maar nu hebben bovendien een paar vrouwen uit onze groep ons laten schrikken. Ze waren vanmorgen vroeg naar het graf gegaan. 23 Maar ze hebben zijn lichaam daar niet gezien. Toen kwamen ze ons ook nog vertellen dat ze engelen hadden gezien. Die engelen hadden gezegd dat Hij leeft. 24 En een paar van ons zijn naar het graf gegaan en zagen dat het waar was wat de vrouwen hadden verteld. Maar Hém hebben ze niet gezien."

25 Toen zei Hij tegen hen: "Wat hebben jullie toch een onverstandig hart en wat begrijpen jullie het toch langzaam. Want jullie geloven niet wat de profeten allemaal hebben gezegd! 26 De Messias móest dit allemaal lijden om zijn hemelse macht en majesteit te verkrijgen." 27 En Hij legde hun uit wat er in de Boeken allemaal over Hem geschreven staat. Hij begon bij Mozes en alle profeten.

28 Ze kwamen bij het dorp waarheen ze op weg waren. Hij deed alsof Hij verder wilde gaan. 29 Maar ze drongen bij Hem aan: "Blijf bij ons, want het wordt al avond. De dag is bijna om." Hij ging met hen mee naar binnen en bleef bij hen. 30 Toen Hij met hen aan tafel zat, nam Hij het brood, zegende het, brak het in stukken en deelde het aan hen uit. 31 Toen was het alsof hun ogen open gingen en ze herkenden Hem. Op dat moment verdween Hij zomaar. 32 En ze zeiden tegen elkaar: "Het was ook net alsof ons hart in brand stond toen Hij onderweg met ons praatte en ons uitlegde wat er in de Boeken staat!" 33 Ze stonden op en gingen onmiddellijk terug naar Jeruzalem.

Jezus ontmoet de andere leerlingen

Ze gingen naar de elf leerlingen en de mensen die bij hen waren. 34 Die zeiden tegen de twee: "De Heer Jezus is echt opgestaan! Simon heeft Hem gezien!" 35 Toen vertelden de twee mannen wat er onderweg was gebeurd, en dat ze Hem hadden herkend toen Hij het brood in stukken brak.

36 Terwijl ze hierover zaten te praten, stond Jezus Zelf opeens bij hen. Hij zei: "Ik wens jullie vrede toe!" 37 Ze schrokken vreselijk en dachten dat ze een geest zagen. 38 Maar Hij zei: "Waarom schrikken jullie zo? Waarom denken jullie dat? 39 Kijk naar mijn handen en voeten. Dan kunnen jullie zien dat IK het Zelf BEN.[b] Voel maar. Een geest heeft geen vlees en botten, maar Ik wel." 40 En Hij liet hun zijn handen en voeten zien. 41 Ze waren zó verbaasd en blij, dat ze het haast niet konden geloven. Daarom zei Hij tegen hen: "Hebben jullie hier iets te eten?" 42 Ze gaven Hem een stuk gebakken vis en wat honing. 43 Hij pakte het aan en ze zagen hoe Hij het op at. 44 Hij zei tegen hen: "Dit is wat Ik tegen jullie heb gezegd toen Ik nog bij jullie was. Alles wat er over Mij is opgeschreven in de Boeken van Mozes en van de profeten en in de Psalmen, moest gebeuren." 45 Toen zorgde Hij ervoor dat ze eindelijk de Boeken begrepen.

Jezus' opdracht aan zijn leerlingen

46 En Jezus zei tegen hen: "Het staat ook in de Boeken dat de Messias moest lijden. En dat Hij op de derde dag moest opstaan uit de dood. 47 Er staat ook dat namens Hem aan alle volken verteld moet worden dat ze moeten gaan leven zoals God het wil. En dat de mensen vergeving kunnen krijgen voor hun ongehoorzaamheid aan God. Jullie moeten beginnen in Jeruzalem. 48 Vertel alles wat jullie gezien en gehoord hebben. 49 En Ik zal jullie geven wat de Vader heeft beloofd. Maar jullie moeten in de stad blijven, totdat jullie kracht uit de hemel hebben gekregen."[c]

50 Hij nam hen mee naar buiten tot bij Betanië. 51 Hij hief zijn handen op en zegende hen. En terwijl Hij hen zegende, ging Hij bij hen vandaan, naar de hemel. 52 Ze aanbaden Hem en helemaal blij gingen ze naar Jeruzalem terug. 53 En ze waren aldoor in de tempel God aan het prijzen.

Footnotes

  1. Lukas 24:1 Dat is de dag na de heilige rustdag.
  2. Lukas 24:39 Jezus gebruikt hier de woorden IK BEN. In het Grieks staat daar 'ego eimi,' wat veel nadrukkelijker is dan de gewone manier om 'ik ben...' te zeggen. In het oude testament maakt God Zich met de naam IK BEN aan Mozes bekend. Lees Exodus 3:14. Door deze naam te gebruiken geeft Jezus dus aan dat Hijzelf God is. Vergelijk met Matteüs 14:27.
  3. Lukas 24:49 Met de 'kracht uit de hemel' bedoelt Jezus de Heilige Geest. Lees hierover in Handelingen 2.

Jesus Is Raised

24 Now on the first day of the week, at very early dawn, they came back to the tomb bringing the fragrant spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone had been rolled away from the tomb, but when they[a] went in, they did not find the body.[b] And it happened that while they were perplexed about this, behold, two men in gleaming clothing stood near them. And as[c] they were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, they said to them, “Why are you looking for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has been raised! Remember how he spoke to you while he[d] was still in Galilee, saying that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of men who are sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise?” And they remembered his words, and when they[e] returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the others with them were telling these things to the apostles. 11 And these words appeared to them as nonsense, and they refused to believe them. 12 But Peter got up and[f] ran to the tomb, and bending over to look, he saw only the strips of linen cloth, and he went away to his home[g] wondering what had happened.

Jesus Encountered on the Road to Emmaus

13 And behold, on that same day, two of them were traveling to a village named[h] Emmaus that was sixty stadia[i] distant from Jerusalem, 14 and they were conversing with one another about all these things that had happened. 15 And it happened that while they were conversing, and discussing, Jesus himself also approached and[j] began to go along with[k] them, 16 but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. 17 And he said to them, “What are these matters that you are discussing with one another as you[l] are walking along?” And they stood still, looking sad. 18 And one of them, named[m] Cleopas, answered and[n] said to him, “Are you the only one living near Jerusalem and not knowing the things that have happened in it in these days?” 19 And he said to them, “What things?” So they said to him, “The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, a man who was a prophet, powerful in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how our chief priests and rulers handed him over to a sentence of death, and crucified him. 21 But we were hoping that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. But in addition to all these things, this is the third day since[o] these things took place. 22 But also some women from among us astonished us, who were at the tomb early in the morning, 23 and when they[p] did not find his body, they came back saying they had seen even a vision of angels, who said that he was alive! 24 And some of those with us went out to the tomb and found it[q] like this, just as the women had also said, but him they did not see.” 25 And he said to them, “O foolish and slow in heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things concerning himself in all the scriptures. 28 And they drew near to the village where they were going, and he acted as though he was going farther. 29 And they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is getting toward evening, and by this time the day is far spent.” And he went in to stay with them. 30 And it happened that when he reclined at the table with them, he took the bread and[r] gave thanks, and after[s] breaking it,[t] he gave it[u] to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he became invisible to them. 32 And they said to one another, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was speaking with us on the road, while he was explaining the scriptures to us?” 33 And they got up that same hour and[v] returned to Jerusalem and found the eleven and those with them assembled, 34 saying, “The Lord has really been raised, and has appeared to Simon!” 35 And they began describing[w] what happened[x] on the road, and how he was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread.

Jesus Appears to His Disciples

36 And while[y] they were saying these things, he himself stood there among them.[z] 37 But they were startled and became terrified, and[aa] thought they had seen a ghost. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you frightened? And for what reason do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 Look at my hands and my feet, that I am I myself! Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see that I have.”[ab] 40 And when he[ac] had said this, he showed them his[ad] hands and his[ae] feet. 41 And while[af] they were still disbelieving because of joy and were marveling, he said to them, “Do you have anything to eat[ag] here?” 42 So they gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it[ah] and[ai] ate it[aj] in front of them.

Jesus Commissions His Disciples

44 And he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I[ak] was still with you, that everything that is written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance and the forgiveness[al] of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all the nations,[am] beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I am sending out[an] what was promised by my Father upon you, but you stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”

The Ascension

50 And he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51 And it happened that while he was blessing them, he parted from them and was taken up into heaven. 52 And they worshiped him and[ao] returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they were continually[ap] in the temple courts[aq] praising God.

Footnotes

  1. Luke 24:3 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“went in”) which is understood as temporal
  2. Luke 24:3 Some manuscripts add “of the Lord Jesus”
  3. Luke 24:5 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participles (“were” and “bowed”)
  4. Luke 24:6 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the participle (“was”) which is understood as temporal
  5. Luke 24:9 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“returned”) which is understood as temporal
  6. Luke 24:12 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“got up”) has been translated as a finite verb
  7. Luke 24:12 Or “wondering to himself,” if the prepositional phrase modifies the following participle
  8. Luke 24:13 Literally “to which the name”
  9. Luke 24:13 A “stade” or “stadium” (plur. “stadia”) is about 607 ft (187 m)
  10. Luke 24:15 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“approached”) has been translated as a finite verb
  11. Luke 24:15 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to go along with”)
  12. Luke 24:17 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the participle (“walking along”) which is understood as temporal
  13. Luke 24:18 Literally “by name”
  14. Luke 24:18 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb
  15. Luke 24:21 Literally “he spends from which”
  16. Luke 24:23 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“find”) which is understood as temporal
  17. Luke 24:24 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  18. Luke 24:30 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“took”) has been translated as a finite verb
  19. Luke 24:30 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“breaking”) which is understood as temporal
  20. Luke 24:30 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  21. Luke 24:30 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  22. Luke 24:33 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“got up”) has been translated as a finite verb
  23. Luke 24:35 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began describing”)
  24. Luke 24:35 Literally “the things”
  25. Luke 24:36 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“were saying”)
  26. Luke 24:36 Some manuscripts add “and said to them, ‘Peace to you!’”
  27. Luke 24:37 Here “and” is supplied because the two previous participles (“startled” and “terrified”) have been translated as finite verbs
  28. Luke 24:39 Literally “you see me having”
  29. Luke 24:40 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had said”) which is understood as temporal
  30. Luke 24:40 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  31. Luke 24:40 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  32. Luke 24:41 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“disbelieving”)
  33. Luke 24:41 Literally “eatable”
  34. Luke 24:43 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  35. Luke 24:43 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“took”) has been translated as a finite verb
  36. Luke 24:43 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  37. Luke 24:44 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the participle (“was”) which is understood as temporal
  38. Luke 24:47 Some manuscripts have “repentance for the forgiveness”
  39. Luke 24:47 The same Greek word can be translated “nations” or “Gentiles” depending on the context
  40. Luke 24:49 Some manuscripts have “am sending”
  41. Luke 24:52 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“worshiped”) has been translated as a finite verb
  42. Luke 24:53 Literally “through everything”
  43. Luke 24:53 Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself

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.