Luke 24:23

The Road to Emmaus · Luke 24:13–35
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Translations

Modern
…but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive.
Traditional
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.
Literal
…and not having found His body, they came declaring to have also seen a vision of angels, who say He is alive.
Latin
…et non invento corpore ejus, venerunt, dicentes se etiam visionem angelorum vidisse, qui dicunt eum vivere.

Original

Greek
English
…but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive.

Notes

Luke alone records this resurrection appearance. Jesus corrected the disciples’ misunderstanding by showing from the Scriptures that the Christ had to suffer. Then he opened their eyes to understand that he had risen from the dead.

Events

Parallels

Mark 16:12–13

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eleven, the Luke, Gospel of Resurrection Travel

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of At the Tomb of Jesus Angels: Announced: The Resurrection of Christ Jesus, the Christ: Appears to Two Disciples Who Journey to the Village of Emmaus Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Love: Love for Jesus: The Disciples The Resurrection of Christ was Attested by Angels The Resurrection of Christ: He Appeared After to Two Disciples Visions: Often Accompanied: An Appearance of Angels