Luke 24

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 24 of 24

1 And the first of the sabbaths, at early dawn, they came on the tomb, carrying spices which they prepared; and some were with them.

2 And they found the stone having been rolled away from the tomb.

3 And going in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

4 And it happened, as they were perplexed about this, even behold, two men in shining clothing stood by them.

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ’s resurrection is declared by two angels. 13 He himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus: 36 he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief: 49 promises the Holy Spirit: 51 and so ascends into heaven.

Key Greek Words

ἀνίστημι to rise (from the dead) G450
γραφή Scripture G1124
διανοίγω to open up G1272
πάσχω to suffer G3958
μετάνοια repentance G3341
μάρτυς witness G3144

Cross-References

People & Context

Jesus

Risen from the tomb, opens the Scriptures to the disciples, appears in their midst, and ascends from Bethany

Cleopas

One of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus who recognize Jesus in the breaking of bread

Peter

Rises and runs to the tomb, sees the linen lying alone; the risen Lord appears to him

Mary Magdalene

Among the women who come to the tomb with spices and report the empty tomb to the apostles

Joanna

One of the women at the tomb who tells the angels' message to the apostles

Mary mother of James

One of the women who find the stone rolled away and report the resurrection

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