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35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Jesus’ promise and ascension

36 As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and said, “Peace be with you.” 37 They were terrified and alarmed, and thought they were seeing a ghost.

38 “Why are you so disturbed?” he said. “Why do these questionings come up in your hearts? 39 Look at my hands and feet; it really is me, myself. Touch me and see! Ghosts don’t have flesh and bones like you can see I have.”

40 With these words, he showed them his hands and feet.

41 While they were still in disbelief and amazement from sheer joy, he said to them, “Have you got something here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of baked fish, 43 which he took and ate in front of them.

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35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.(A)

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.”(B)

37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost.(C) 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;(D) 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.(E)

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