24:1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 1 , On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.
24:2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 2 , They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
24:3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 3 , but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
24:4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 4 , While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them.
24:5 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?
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 5 , 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?
24:6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 6 , He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:
24:7 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.''
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 7 , 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.''
24:8 Then they remembered his words.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 8 , Then they remembered his words.
24:9 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 9 , When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.
24:10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 10 , It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles.
24:11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 11 , But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.
24:12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 12 , Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
24:13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 13 , Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
24:14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 14 , They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.
24:15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them;
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 15 , As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them;
24:16 but they were kept from recognizing him.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 16 , but they were kept from recognizing him.
24:17 He asked them, 'What are you discussing together as you walk along?' They stood still, their faces downcast.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 17 , He asked them, 'What are you discussing together as you walk along?' They stood still, their faces downcast.
24:18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, 'Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 18 , One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, 'Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?'
24:19 'What things?' he asked. 'About Jesus of Nazareth,' they replied. 'He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 19 , 'What things?' he asked. 'About Jesus of Nazareth,' they replied. 'He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.
24:20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him;
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 20 , The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him;
24:21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 21 , but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place.
24:22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 22 , In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning
24:23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 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.
24:24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 24 , Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.'
24:25 He said to them, 'How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 25 , He said to them, 'How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!
24:26 Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 26 , Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?'
24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 27 , And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
24:28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 28 , As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther.
24:29 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.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 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.
24:30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 30 , When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.
24:31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 31 , Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.
24:32 They asked each other, 'Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 32 , They asked each other, 'Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?'
24:33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 33 , They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together
24:34 and saying, 'It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 34 , and saying, 'It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.'
24:35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 35 , Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
24:36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, 'Peace be with you.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 36 , While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, 'Peace be with you.'
24:37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 37 , They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost.
24:38 He said to them, 'Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 38 , He said to them, 'Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?
24:39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 39 , Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.'
24:40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 40 , When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet.
24:41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, 'Do you have anything here to eat?'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 41 , And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, 'Do you have anything here to eat?'
24:42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish,
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 42 , They gave him a piece of broiled fish,
24:43 and he took it and ate it in their presence.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 43 , and he took it and ate it in their presence.
24:44 He said to them, 'This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 44 , He said to them, 'This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.'
24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 45 , Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
24:46 He told them, 'This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 46 , He told them, 'This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
24:47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 47 , and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
24:48 You are witnesses of these things.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 48 , You are witnesses of these things.
24:49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 49 , I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.'
24:50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 50 , When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
24:51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 51 , While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.
24:52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 52 , Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
24:53 And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 24 , Verse 53 , And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.
