Luke 24
The Resurrection
1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. Parallel theme: Luke 24:10, Mark 15:40
2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. Parallel theme: Luke 24:23
4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? Parallel theme: Luke 1:29, Daniel 10:16, 10:19, Hebrews 7:8, Revelation 1:18, 2:8
6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Resurrection: Luke 9:22, Matthew 16:21, 27:63, 28:6, Mark 8:31. Parallel theme: Luke 9:44, Matthew 12:40 +2
7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. Resurrection: Matthew 16:21
8 And they remembered his words, Parallel theme: John 12:16, 14:26
9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. Parallel theme: Matthew 27:56
11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
On the Road to Emmaus
13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. References Jerusalem: Luke 24:18
14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. References Jesus: Luke 24:36. Parallel theme: Matthew 18:20
16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. Parallel theme: Luke 24:31, Mark 16:12, John 20:14, 21:4
17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?
18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?
19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). before God and all the people: Prophecy: Luke 7:16, Matthew 21:11, John 4:19, 6:14. References Jesus: John 3:2. Word: Acts 2:22, 7:22 +2
20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.
21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. Redemption: Luke 1:68, 2:38, Isaiah 59:20
22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;
23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.
24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. Parallel theme: Luke 24:12
25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Faith: Mark 9:19, 16:14. Parallel theme: Mark 7:18
26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. Prophecy: Deuteronomy 18:15, Acts 10:43. Word: Luke 24:44, Zechariah 13:7, John 1:45, 5:39. Parallel theme: Genesis 22:18, Isaiah 7:14, 50:6, Zechariah 9:9 +5
28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. Parallel theme: Genesis 19:3, 2 Kings 4:8
30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. Blessing: Luke 9:16, Matthew 14:19, Mark 14:22. Parallel theme: Luke 22:19, 24:35, Matthew 15:36, Mark 8:6, John 6:11, Acts 27:35 +4
31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, Parallel theme: Mark 16:13
34 Saying, The LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 15:5
35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. Peace: Luke 10:5, John 14:27, 16:33, 20:26, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Revelation 1:4. Parallel theme: Isaiah 57:18, Mark 16:14 +3
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 28:13
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. Spirit: Numbers 16:22, Ecclesiastes 12:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 12:9. Parallel theme: John 20:20, 20:27, 1 John 1:1 +2
40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? Parallel theme: John 21:5
42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
43 And he took it, and did eat before them.
Jesus Opens the Scriptures
44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. Prophecy: Revelation 19:10. References Moses: John 5:46. Word: Hebrews 10:1. Parallel theme: Luke 9:22, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, Zechariah 6:12, 9:9, 12:10, Acts 13:33 +5
45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, Word: Luke 24:32, Psalms 119:18. Parallel theme: Exodus 4:11, Job 33:16, Acts 16:14, 26:18, Ephesians 5:14, 1 John 5:20, Revelation 3:7 +4
46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: Resurrection: Luke 24:7, Acts 17:3. Parallel theme: Luke 24:44, Isaiah 50:6
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Sin: Malachi 1:11, Acts 2:38, 5:31, 26:18. Repentance: Acts 11:18, 20:21. Parallel theme: Psalms 86:9, Isaiah 49:6, Matthew 28:19, Acts 13:46 +5
48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. Covenant: Acts 1:4. References Jerusalem: Acts 1:8. Parallel theme: Isaiah 32:15, John 14:26, 15:26
The Ascension
50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. Blessing: Genesis 49:28. Parallel theme: Matthew 21:17, Acts 1:12
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. Parallel theme: 2 Kings 2:11, Mark 16:19, John 20:17, Acts 1:9, Hebrews 1:3, 4:14
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: Worship: Matthew 28:9, 28:17. Parallel theme: Psalms 30:11, John 14:28, 16:22, 20:28, 1 Peter 1:8 +2
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. Parallel theme: Matthew 28:20, Mark 16:20