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Luke 24

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On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. Begin Abide·
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They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, Begin Abide·
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but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. Begin Abide·
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While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them. Begin Abide·
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As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? Begin Abide·
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He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee: Begin Abide·
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‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’” Begin Abide·
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Then they remembered His words. Begin Abide·
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And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. Begin Abide·
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It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. Begin Abide·
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But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women. Begin Abide·
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Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened. Begin Abide·
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That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. Begin Abide·
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They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. Begin Abide·
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And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them. Begin Abide·
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But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. Begin Abide·
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He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces. Begin Abide·
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One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?” Begin Abide·
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“What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people. Begin Abide·
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Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. Begin Abide·
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But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place. Begin Abide·
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Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, Begin Abide·
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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. Begin Abide·
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Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had described. But Him they did not see.” Begin Abide·
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Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Begin Abide·
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Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?” Begin Abide·
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And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. Begin Abide·
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As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther. Begin Abide·
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But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. Begin Abide·
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While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. Begin Abide·
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Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight. Begin Abide·
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They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Begin Abide·
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And they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, gathered together Begin Abide·
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and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!” Begin Abide·
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Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread. Begin Abide·
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While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Begin Abide·
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But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. Begin Abide·
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“Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Begin Abide·
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Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” Begin Abide·
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And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and feet. Begin Abide·
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While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” Begin Abide·
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So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish, Begin Abide·
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and He took it and ate it in front of them. Begin Abide·
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Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.” Begin Abide·
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Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. Begin Abide·
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And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, Begin Abide·
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and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. Begin Abide·
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You are witnesses of these things. Begin Abide·
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And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Begin Abide·
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When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. Begin Abide·
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While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven. Begin Abide·
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And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, Begin Abide·
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praising God continually in the temple. Begin Abide·