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Luke 24

Luke 24:1

The Resurrection · Luke 24:1–12
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Translations

Modern
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.
Traditional
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.
Literal
But on the first of the Sabbaths at early dawn they came to the tomb bringing the spices that they prepared.
Latin
Una autem sabbati valde diluculo venerunt ad monumentum, portantes quæ paraverant aromata:

Original

Greek
English
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.

Notes

Luke 24:1

On the first day of the week: The early church worshiped on the first day of the week (Sunday) instead of the seventh (Saturday, the Sabbath) because Jesus rose on a Sunday morning (compare Acts 20:7; Revelation 1:10).

Luke 24:1–12

Women were the first to find the tomb empty and to hear the announcement of the resurrection. This is strong evidence for the historicity of the resurrection accounts. In first-century Judaism, women were not regarded as reliable witnesses, so the church would never have created stories in which women discovered the empty tomb.

Theme notes and profiles

Women Named Mary Miracles

Events

Parallels

Matthew 28:1–10 Mark 16:1–8 John 20:1–9

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Day Joanna Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Arises from the Dead (Just Outside Jerusalem) Love: Love for Jesus: Mary Magdalene and Other Disciples Rising: Mary Select Readings: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Spices: Prepared for Embalming the Corpse of Jesus Women: First at the Gravesite