Luke Chapter 24

The Resurrection; The Women’s Report;

Peter and John’s Visit

            ¹ But early in the morning on the first day of the week, the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they’d prepared. ² They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, ³ but when they went in, didn’t find the body of the Lord Jesus. ⁴ While they were wondering what happened, two men stood by them in dazzling clothes. ⁵ The women were scared and lowered their faces toward the ground. The men said, “Why look for the living among the dead? ⁶ He’s not here; he resurrected. Remember how he told you back in Galilee ⁷ that he had to be betrayed to sinners, be crucified, and resurrect the third day.”             

⁸ They remembered what he’d said, ⁹ and left the tomb to tell the eleven and the rest. ( ¹⁰ They were Mary the Magdalene, Joanna, Mary mother of James, and others.) They told the apostles, ¹¹ but it seemed to them like idle talk. ¹² But Peter ran to the tomb, stooped down, and saw only the linen wrappings. He went back puzzled.                                                                           Lk 24: 1-12

Appearance to Two

on the Way to Emmaus

            ¹³ That same day Jesus appeared to two disciples as they were making their way to Emmaus, a village about seven miles from Jerusalem. ¹⁴ They were talking about what all had happened. ¹⁵ Meanwhile, Jesus caught up with them, ¹⁶ but they didn’t recognize him^lit.

            ¹⁷ He said, “What were you talking about while you walked?”

            ¹⁸ One named Cleopas said, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem that doesn’t know what happened there lately?”

            ¹⁹ “What?”

“About Jesus the Nazarene, a prophet powerful in word and deed in the presence of God and all the people. ²⁰ The chief priests and our rulers delivered him over to the death sentence and had him crucified. ²¹ We were hoping he was the One that would free Israel. It’s been three days since that happened, ²² but some women from our number astounded us. They’d arrived at the tomb early this morning. ²³ When they didn’t find his body, they came and said they’d seen angels who claimed he was alive. ²⁴ Some that were with us went to the tomb and found it like they’d said, but they didn’t see him.”

            ²⁵ Jesus said, “Foolish men, hesitant to believe everything the prophets have said. ²⁶ Didn’t the Messiah need to suffer those things and enter his glory?” ²⁷ Beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained the scriptures that referred to himself.    

            ²⁸ When they got close to home, he acted like he was going on, ²⁹ but they urged him to stay with them, “It’s getting late; the day’s almost over.”  So he went in.

 ³⁰ While he was reclining at table, he took bread, blessed it, broke it, and handed it to them. ³¹ They recognized him, and he disappeared. ³² They said to each other, “Didn’t we feel an eerie sensation while he was talking to us on the road and explaining the scriptures?”

Lk 24:13-32

Report by the Two

 ³³ They got up and went right back to Jerusalem and found the eleven with some others, ³⁴ who told them that the Lord really did resurrect and had appeared to Simon. ³⁵ In turn, they recounted what happened on the road and how they recognized him when he broke the bread.         Lk 24:33-35

Appearance to the Ten

with Further Commission

            ³⁶ While they were talking about it, Jesus himself stood among them, “Hello.” ³⁷ They were startled and scared; they thought they were seeing a ghost.

            ³⁸ “Why are you at a loss, wondering what’s happening? ³⁹ Look at my hands and my feet; it’s really me. Touch me. A spirit doesn’t have flesh and bones like you can see I have.” [ ⁴⁰ ]

⁴¹ They couldn’t believe it, they were so happy.

            “Do you have anything here to eat?”

            ⁴² They gave him a piece of baked fish, ⁴³ and he took it and ate it in front of them.                e said, “Why are you upset

⁴⁴ “This is what I told you when I was still with you: I needed to fulfill everything the scripture says about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms: [ ⁴⁵ ] ⁴⁶ the Messiah would suffer and resurrect the third day, ⁴⁷ and in his name repentance for forgiveness would be presented in every country. Beginning in Jerusalem, ⁴⁸ you’ll testify to these things. ⁴⁹ I’ll send^p on you what the Father promised, but stay in the city till I clothe you with power from on high.”                                                                       Lk 24:36-49           

The Ascension

⁵⁰ He led them out to Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. ⁵¹ While he was blessing them, he was carried up into the sky. ⁵² They [worshiped him and]^ms returned to Jerusalem elated, ⁵³ and were continually in the Temple, praising God.           

Lk 24:50-53

Translator: Virgil Warren                                                                                                 christir.org