{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/asv/luke/24","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T22:35:01.055Z"},"reference":{"translation":"ASV","book":"Luke","bookSlug":"luke","chapter":24,"testament":"NEW"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":23,"nextChapter":null,"totalChapters":24,"totalVerses":53},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came unto the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel:"},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"and as they were affrighted and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?"},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,"},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"saying that the Son of man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"And they remembered his words,"},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"and returned from the tomb, and told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Now they were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James: and the other women with them told these things unto the apostles."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"And these words appeared in their sight as idle talk; and they disbelieved them."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"But Peter arose, and ran unto the tomb; and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths by themselves; and he departed to his home, wondering at that which was come to pass."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"And they communed with each other of all these things which had happened."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"And it came to pass, while they communed and questioned together, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"But their eyes were holden that they should not know him."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"And he said unto them, What communications are these that ye have one with another, as ye walk? And they stood still, looking sad."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"And one of them, named Cleopas, answering said unto him, Dost thou alone sojourn in Jerusalem and not know the things which are come to pass there in these days?"},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:"},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"But we hoped that it was he who should redeem Israel. Yea and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things came to pass."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Moreover certain women of our company amazed us, having been early at the tomb;"},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"and when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"And certain of them that were with us went to the tomb, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"And he said unto them, O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!"},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Behooved it not the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?"},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"And they said one to another, Was not our heart burning within us, while he spake to us in the way, while he opened to us the scriptures?"},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"And they rose up that very hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,"},{"verseNumber":34,"text":"saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon."},{"verseNumber":35,"text":"And they rehearsed the things that happened in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread."},{"verseNumber":36,"text":"And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you."},{"verseNumber":37,"text":"But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit."},{"verseNumber":38,"text":"And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do questionings arise in your heart?"},{"verseNumber":39,"text":"See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye behold me having."},{"verseNumber":40,"text":"And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet."},{"verseNumber":41,"text":"And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here anything to eat?"},{"verseNumber":42,"text":"And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish."},{"verseNumber":43,"text":"And he took it, and ate before them."},{"verseNumber":44,"text":"And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me."},{"verseNumber":45,"text":"Then opened he their mind, that they might understand the scriptures;"},{"verseNumber":46,"text":"and he said unto them, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day;"},{"verseNumber":47,"text":"and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem."},{"verseNumber":48,"text":"Ye are witnesses of these things."},{"verseNumber":49,"text":"And behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high."},{"verseNumber":50,"text":"And he led them out until they were over against Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them."},{"verseNumber":51,"text":"And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven."},{"verseNumber":52,"text":"And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:"},{"verseNumber":53,"text":"and were continually in the temple, blessing God."}],"citation":{"inline":"Luke 24 (ASV)","markdown":"[Luke 24](https://primebible.com/asv/luke/24)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* ASV. https://primebible.com/asv/luke/24 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}