American King James Version - AKJV - 1999
Luke 24
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Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
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And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher.
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And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
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Parallel theme
Luke 24:23
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And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
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And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said to them, Why seek you the living among the dead?
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He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spoke to you when he was yet in Galilee,
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Parallel theme
Luke 9:44
Matthew 12:40
Resurrection
Luke 9:22
Mark 8:31
Matthew 27:63
Matthew 28:6
Matthew 16:21
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Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
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Resurrection
Matthew 16:21
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And returned from the sepulcher, and told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest.
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It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things to the apostles.
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Parallel theme
Matthew 27:56
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Then arose Peter, and ran to the sepulcher; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
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And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs.
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📍 Emmaus
References Jerusalem
Luke 24:18
14
And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
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And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
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17
And he said to them, What manner of communications are these that you have one to another, as you walk, and are sad?
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Parallel theme
John 16:6
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And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said to him, Are you only a stranger in Jerusalem, and have not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?
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People
Parallel theme
John 19:25
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And he said to them, What things? And they said to him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
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And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.
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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.
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Yes, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulcher;
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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.
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And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulcher, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.
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Parallel theme
Luke 24:12
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Then he said to them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
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Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
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Glory
1 Peter 1:11
Parallel theme
Zechariah 13:7
Hebrews 12:2
References Christ
Acts 17:3
Luke 24:46
27
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
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Parallel theme
Isaiah 7:14
Zechariah 9:9
Genesis 22:18
Isaiah 50:6
Prophecy
Deuteronomy 18:15
Acts 10:43
Word
Luke 24:44
John 1:45
John 5:39
Zechariah 13:7
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And they drew near to the village, where they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
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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.
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And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and broke, and gave to them.
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Blessing
Matthew 14:19
Luke 9:16
Mark 14:22
Parallel theme
Luke 24:35
Matthew 15:36
Acts 27:35
Mark 8:6
John 6:11
Luke 22:19
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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?
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And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
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Parallel theme
Mark 16:13
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Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon.
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Parallel theme
1 Corinthians 15:5
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And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
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And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the middle of them, and said to them, Peace be to you.
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Parallel theme
Isaiah 57:18
Mark 16:14
Peace
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Revelation 1:4
John 20:26
John 14:27
John 16:33
Luke 10:5
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But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
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Parallel theme
1 Samuel 28:13
39
Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have.
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Parallel theme
John 20:27
1 John 1:1
John 20:20
Spirit
Ecclesiastes 12:7
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Numbers 16:22
Hebrews 12:9
40
And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his feet.
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And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said to them, Have you here any meat?
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Parallel theme
John 21:5
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And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
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And he took it, and did eat before them.
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Parallel theme
Acts 10:41
44
And he said to them, These are the words which I spoke to 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.
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Parallel theme
Zechariah 12:10
Zechariah 9:9
Acts 13:33
Luke 9:22
Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah 9:6
Zechariah 6:12
Prophecy
Revelation 19:10
References Moses
John 5:46
Word
Hebrews 10:1
45
Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
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Parallel theme
Acts 16:14
1 John 5:20
Acts 26:18
Job 33:16
Ephesians 5:14
Exodus 4:11
Revelation 3:7
Word
Psalm 119:18
Luke 24:32
46
And said to them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
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47
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
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Parallel theme
Isaiah 49:6
Acts 13:46
Matthew 28:19
Psalm 86:9
Repentance
Acts 20:21
Acts 11:18
Sin
Acts 5:31
Acts 2:38
Malachi 1:11
Acts 26:18
49
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father on you: but tarry you in the city of Jerusalem, until you be endued with power from on high.
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50
And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
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51
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
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And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
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Parallel theme
Psalm 30:11
John 16:22
John 20:28
John 14:28
1 Peter 1:8
Worship
Matthew 28:9
Matthew 28:17
Summary of Luke 24
Luke 24 records the resurrection of Jesus, the discovery of the empty tomb, the journey to Emmaus, Jesus' appearances to His disciples, His explanation of Scripture, and His ascension into heaven, bringing the Gospel to its dramatic conclusion.
The chapter begins very early on the first day of the week, when the women return to Jesus' tomb carrying the spices they had prepared after His burial.
Instead of finding Jesus' body, they discover that the stone has been rolled away and the tomb is empty.
Two heavenly messengers tell them that they are looking in the wrong place because Jesus has risen from the dead, reminding them that He had already predicted His suffering, death, and resurrection.
The women return to the apostles and report what they have seen, but the apostles initially regard their testimony as unbelievable.
Peter nevertheless runs to the tomb, finds the linen cloths lying there, and returns wondering what has happened.
Later that same day, two disciples travel from Jerusalem toward Emmaus, discussing the events surrounding Jesus' death and the reports of the empty tomb.
The risen Jesus joins them on the road, but they are prevented from recognizing Him.
They explain that Jesus had been a powerful prophet and that they had hoped He would redeem Israel, but His crucifixion had destroyed their expectations.
Jesus then explains that the Messiah had to suffer before entering His glory, beginning with Moses and the Prophets and showing how the Scriptures pointed toward His mission.
When they reach Emmaus, the disciples invite Him to stay with them.
During the meal, Jesus takes bread, blesses it, breaks it, and gives it to them.
At that moment, they recognize Him, but He disappears from their sight.
They immediately return to Jerusalem and tell the others that Jesus has appeared to them.
While they are still discussing these events, Jesus suddenly appears among them and says, “Peace be with you.”
The disciples initially think they are seeing a spirit, but Jesus invites them to examine His hands and feet and even asks for something to eat.
He eats fish in front of them, emphasizing that His resurrection is bodily and physical, not merely a spiritual vision.
Jesus then opens their minds so that they can understand the Scriptures, explaining that the Messiah had to suffer, rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
The disciples are appointed as witnesses of these things and are told to wait in Jerusalem until they receive the power promised by the Father.
The chapter concludes with Jesus leading them toward Bethany, where He blesses them and is taken up into heaven.
The disciples return to Jerusalem with great joy and continually worship God in the Temple.
Luke therefore ends his Gospel not with defeat or mourning but with resurrection, understanding, worship, joy, and a mission to the nations.
Historical Timeline
- c. 6th century BC: Jewish prophetic traditions concerning restoration, God's kingdom, and the future redemption of Israel form important background to Jesus' interpretation of Scripture.
- c. 20–19 BC: Herod the Great's major reconstruction and expansion of the Jerusalem Temple is underway.
- AD 26–36: Pontius Pilate serves as Roman prefect of Judea.
- c. AD 27–30: Jesus conducts His public ministry in Galilee and Judea.
- c. AD 30: Jesus is crucified during the Passover period.
- c. AD 30: Jesus rises from the dead on the first day of the week, traditionally identified as Sunday.
- c. AD 30: Jesus appears to the women, Peter, the Emmaus disciples, and the gathered disciples.
- c. AD 30: Jesus commissions His disciples to proclaim repentance and forgiveness to all nations.
- c. AD 30: Jesus ascends into heaven from the vicinity of Bethany and the Mount of Olives.
- c. AD 30: The disciples remain in Jerusalem awaiting the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.
- c. AD 30: Pentecost and the public expansion of the early Christian movement follow, as described in the Book of Acts.
- AD 64–67: Peter and Paul are traditionally associated with martyrdom in Rome during the reign of Nero.
- AD 66–70: The First Jewish-Roman War leads to the destruction of Jerusalem.
- AD 70: The Second Temple is destroyed by Roman forces under Titus.
Luke 24 brings the Gospel to its climax by showing that the crucified Jesus is alive, that His resurrection transforms the disciples' understanding of Scripture and God's plan, that His physical presence overcomes their fear and doubt, and that His followers are commissioned to carry the message of repentance and forgiveness from Jerusalem to all nations, while His ascension marks the end of His earthly ministry and the beginning of the Spirit-empowered mission that continues in Acts.
The chapter begins very early on the first day of the week, when the women return to Jesus' tomb carrying the spices they had prepared after His burial.
Instead of finding Jesus' body, they discover that the stone has been rolled away and the tomb is empty.
Two heavenly messengers tell them that they are looking in the wrong place because Jesus has risen from the dead, reminding them that He had already predicted His suffering, death, and resurrection.
The women return to the apostles and report what they have seen, but the apostles initially regard their testimony as unbelievable.
Peter nevertheless runs to the tomb, finds the linen cloths lying there, and returns wondering what has happened.
Later that same day, two disciples travel from Jerusalem toward Emmaus, discussing the events surrounding Jesus' death and the reports of the empty tomb.
The risen Jesus joins them on the road, but they are prevented from recognizing Him.
They explain that Jesus had been a powerful prophet and that they had hoped He would redeem Israel, but His crucifixion had destroyed their expectations.
Jesus then explains that the Messiah had to suffer before entering His glory, beginning with Moses and the Prophets and showing how the Scriptures pointed toward His mission.
When they reach Emmaus, the disciples invite Him to stay with them.
During the meal, Jesus takes bread, blesses it, breaks it, and gives it to them.
At that moment, they recognize Him, but He disappears from their sight.
They immediately return to Jerusalem and tell the others that Jesus has appeared to them.
While they are still discussing these events, Jesus suddenly appears among them and says, “Peace be with you.”
The disciples initially think they are seeing a spirit, but Jesus invites them to examine His hands and feet and even asks for something to eat.
He eats fish in front of them, emphasizing that His resurrection is bodily and physical, not merely a spiritual vision.
Jesus then opens their minds so that they can understand the Scriptures, explaining that the Messiah had to suffer, rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
The disciples are appointed as witnesses of these things and are told to wait in Jerusalem until they receive the power promised by the Father.
The chapter concludes with Jesus leading them toward Bethany, where He blesses them and is taken up into heaven.
The disciples return to Jerusalem with great joy and continually worship God in the Temple.
Luke therefore ends his Gospel not with defeat or mourning but with resurrection, understanding, worship, joy, and a mission to the nations.
Historical Timeline
- c. 6th century BC: Jewish prophetic traditions concerning restoration, God's kingdom, and the future redemption of Israel form important background to Jesus' interpretation of Scripture.
- c. 20–19 BC: Herod the Great's major reconstruction and expansion of the Jerusalem Temple is underway.
- AD 26–36: Pontius Pilate serves as Roman prefect of Judea.
- c. AD 27–30: Jesus conducts His public ministry in Galilee and Judea.
- c. AD 30: Jesus is crucified during the Passover period.
- c. AD 30: Jesus rises from the dead on the first day of the week, traditionally identified as Sunday.
- c. AD 30: Jesus appears to the women, Peter, the Emmaus disciples, and the gathered disciples.
- c. AD 30: Jesus commissions His disciples to proclaim repentance and forgiveness to all nations.
- c. AD 30: Jesus ascends into heaven from the vicinity of Bethany and the Mount of Olives.
- c. AD 30: The disciples remain in Jerusalem awaiting the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.
- c. AD 30: Pentecost and the public expansion of the early Christian movement follow, as described in the Book of Acts.
- AD 64–67: Peter and Paul are traditionally associated with martyrdom in Rome during the reign of Nero.
- AD 66–70: The First Jewish-Roman War leads to the destruction of Jerusalem.
- AD 70: The Second Temple is destroyed by Roman forces under Titus.
Luke 24 brings the Gospel to its climax by showing that the crucified Jesus is alive, that His resurrection transforms the disciples' understanding of Scripture and God's plan, that His physical presence overcomes their fear and doubt, and that His followers are commissioned to carry the message of repentance and forgiveness from Jerusalem to all nations, while His ascension marks the end of His earthly ministry and the beginning of the Spirit-empowered mission that continues in Acts.