Luke 24:36
And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Original Language Analysis
αὐτοῖς
as they
G846
αὐτοῖς
as they
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 16
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
αὐτοῖς
as they
G846
αὐτοῖς
as they
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 16
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
7 of 16
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἔστη
stood
G2476
ἔστη
stood
Strong's:
G2476
Word #:
8 of 16
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
αὐτοῖς
as they
G846
αὐτοῖς
as they
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 16
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 16
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
λέγει
saith
G3004
λέγει
saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
13 of 16
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτοῖς
as they
G846
αὐτοῖς
as they
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
14 of 16
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Cross References
2 Thessalonians 3:16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.Revelation 1:4John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;Isaiah 57:18I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.Mark 16:14Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.John 20:26And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.John 14:27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.John 16:33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.Luke 10:5And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
Historical Context
Jesus' sudden appearance in the locked room demonstrates His resurrection body's unique properties—physical enough to eat (v. 42-43) yet able to pass through walls. This previews believers' future resurrection bodies—physical but transformed, recognizable yet glorified (1 Corinthians 15:35-49, Philippians 3:20-21). His greeting 'Peace be unto you' fulfills His promise: 'Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you' (John 14:27). Resurrection establishes peace on multiple levels:
- legal—justified before God
- relational—reconciled to God
- personal—internal peace despite circumstances
- cosmic—all things will be reconciled (Colossians 1:20).
The risen Christ brings comprehensive shalom.
Questions for Reflection
- What do Jesus' sudden appearance and ability to pass through walls teach about resurrection bodies?
- How does Jesus' 'Peace be unto you' relate to the peace accomplished through His death and resurrection?
- In what ways does resurrection establish peace—legal, relational, personal, cosmic?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus appears: 'And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.' While disciples discussed resurrection appearances, 'Jesus himself stood in the midst of them' (αὐτὸς ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἔστη ἐν μέσῳ αὐτῶν, autos ho Iēsous estē en mesō autōn). His sudden appearance ('stood') suggests supernatural entry (John 20:19 notes doors were locked). His greeting: 'Peace be unto you' (Εἰρήνη ὑμῖν, Eirēnē hymin), the standard Jewish greeting but now loaded with meaning. Jesus brings peace through resurrection—peace with God (Romans 5:1), peace of God (Philippians 4:7), and peace between peoples (Ephesians 2:14). Resurrection accomplishes what crucifixion purchased: reconciliation and peace.