Luc - Caput 24

Luc 24.1 una autem sabbati valde diluculo venerunt ad monumentum portantes quae paraverant aromata Luc 24.2 et invenerunt lapidem revolutum a monumento Luc 24.3 et ingressae non invenerunt corpus Domini Iesu Luc 24.4 et factum est dum mente consternatae essent de isto ecce duo viri steterunt secus illas in veste fulgenti Luc 24.5 cum timerent autem et declinarent vultum in terram dixerunt ad illas quid quaeritis viventem cum mortuis Luc 24.6 non est hic sed surrexit recordamini qualiter locutus est vobis cum adhuc in Galilaea esset Luc 24.7 dicens quia oportet Filium hominis tradi in manus hominum peccatorum et crucifigi et die tertia resurgere Luc 24.8 et recordatae sunt verborum eius Luc 24.9 et regressae a monumento nuntiaverunt haec omnia illis undecim et ceteris omnibus Luc 24.10 erat autem Maria Magdalene et Iohanna et Maria Iacobi et ceterae quae cum eis erant quae dicebant ad apostolos haec Luc 24.11 et visa sunt ante illos sicut deliramentum verba ista et non credebant illis Luc 24.12 Petrus autem surgens cucurrit ad monumentum et procumbens videt linteamina sola posita et abiit secum mirans quod factum fuerat Luc 24.13 et ecce duo ex illis ibant ipsa die in castellum quod erat in spatio stadiorum sexaginta ab Hierusalem nomine Emmaus Luc 24.14 et ipsi loquebantur ad invicem de his omnibus quae acciderant Luc 24.15 et factum est dum fabularentur et secum quaererent et ipse Iesus adpropinquans ibat cum illis Luc 24.16 oculi autem illorum tenebantur ne eum agnoscerent Luc 24.17 et ait ad illos qui sunt hii sermones quos confertis ad invicem ambulantes et estis tristes Luc 24.18 et respondens unus cui nomen Cleopas dixit ei tu solus peregrinus es in Hierusalem et non cognovisti quae facta sunt in illa his diebus Luc 24.19 quibus ille dixit quae et dixerunt de Iesu Nazareno qui fuit vir propheta potens in opere et sermone coram Deo et omni populo Luc 24.20 et quomodo eum tradiderunt summi sacerdotum et principes nostri in damnationem mortis et crucifixerunt eum Luc 24.21 nos autem sperabamus quia ipse esset redempturus Israhel et nunc super haec omnia tertia dies hodie quod haec facta sunt Luc 24.22 sed et mulieres quaedam ex nostris terruerunt nos quae ante lucem fuerunt ad monumentum Luc 24.23 et non invento corpore eius venerunt dicentes se etiam visionem angelorum vidisse qui dicunt eum vivere Luc 24.24 et abierunt quidam ex nostris ad monumentum et ita invenerunt sicut mulieres dixerunt ipsum vero non viderunt Luc 24.25 et ipse dixit ad eos o stulti et tardi corde ad credendum in omnibus quae locuti sunt prophetae Luc 24.26 nonne haec oportuit pati Christum et ita intrare in gloriam suam Luc 24.27 et incipiens a Mose et omnibus prophetis interpretabatur illis in omnibus scripturis quae de ipso erant Luc 24.28 et adpropinquaverunt castello quo ibant et ipse se finxit longius ire Luc 24.29 et coegerunt illum dicentes mane nobiscum quoniam advesperascit et inclinata est iam dies et intravit cum illis Luc 24.30 et factum est dum recumberet cum illis accepit panem et benedixit ac fregit et porrigebat illis Luc 24.31 et aperti sunt oculi eorum et cognoverunt eum et ipse evanuit ex oculis eorum Luc 24.32 et dixerunt ad invicem nonne cor nostrum ardens erat in nobis dum loqueretur in via et aperiret nobis scripturas Luc 24.33 et surgentes eadem hora regressi sunt in Hierusalem et invenerunt congregatos undecim et eos qui cum ipsis erant Luc 24.34 dicentes quod surrexit Dominus vere et apparuit Simoni Luc 24.35 et ipsi narrabant quae gesta erant in via et quomodo cognoverunt eum in fractione panis Luc 24.36 dum haec autem loquuntur Iesus stetit in medio eorum et dicit eis pax vobis ego sum nolite timere Luc 24.37 conturbati vero et conterriti existimabant se spiritum videre Luc 24.38 et dixit eis quid turbati estis et cogitationes ascendunt in corda vestra Luc 24.39 videte manus meas et pedes quia ipse ego sum palpate et videte quia spiritus carnem et ossa non habet sicut me videtis habere Luc 24.40 et cum hoc dixisset ostendit eis manus et pedes Luc 24.41 adhuc autem illis non credentibus et mirantibus prae gaudio dixit habetis hic aliquid quod manducetur Luc 24.42 at illi obtulerunt ei partem piscis assi et favum mellis Luc 24.43 et cum manducasset coram eis sumens reliquias dedit eis Luc 24.44 et dixit ad eos haec sunt verba quae locutus sum ad vos cum adhuc essem vobiscum quoniam necesse est impleri omnia quae scripta sunt in lege Mosi et prophetis et psalmis de me Luc 24.45 tunc aperuit illis sensum ut intellegerent scripturas Luc 24.46 et dixit eis quoniam sic scriptum est et sic oportebat Christum pati et resurgere a mortuis die tertia Luc 24.47 et praedicari in nomine eius paenitentiam et remissionem peccatorum in omnes gentes incipientibus ab Hierosolyma Luc 24.48 vos autem estis testes horum Luc 24.49 et ego mitto promissum Patris mei in vos vos autem sedete in civitate quoadusque induamini virtutem ex alto Luc 24.50 eduxit autem eos foras in Bethaniam et elevatis manibus suis benedixit eis Luc 24.51 et factum est dum benediceret illis recessit ab eis et ferebatur in caelum Luc 24.52 et ipsi adorantes regressi sunt in Hierusalem cum gaudio magno Luc 24.53 et erant semper in templo laudantes et benedicentes Deum amen

Luc : Caput 24

The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus according to Luke 24

Chapter 24 of the Gospel according to Luke celebrates one of the most glorious events in the Christian faith: the resurrection and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. This sacred text invites us to meditate on how the risen Christ reveals himself to his disciples and to all humanity. Through the discovery of the empty tomb, the appearances to the disciples on the road to Emmaus and to the apostles, and the great commission entrusted to us, Luke 24 sheds light on the power of the resurrection.

A Message of Hope

This climactic chapter highlights the reality of the resurrection, the fulfillment of Scripture, and the global mission of the Church. It offers the disciples and all believers profound hope and purpose in their spiritual journey. We invite you to consider five biblical passages that illuminate the triumphant themes of this transformative chapter.

Illuminating Bible Passages

1 Corinthians 15:4-5: "He was buried and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and appeared to Peter and then to the Twelve." This verse, written by Paul, summarizes the events of the resurrection and the appearances of Jesus, perfectly matching the details provided in Luke 24.

John 20:19: "At dusk on the first day of the week, while the disciples were gathered behind locked doors for fear of the Jews, Jesus came in and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!'" This appearance of Jesus to the disciples is echoed in the account in Luke 24:36-37, revealing the peace that Christ brings to those who doubt.

Acts 1:3 : "After Jesus had suffered, he stood before them and gave them many compelling proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them for forty days, speaking about the kingdom of God." This verse summarizes the period of Jesus' appearances after his resurrection, beginning in Luke 24.

Mark 16:19 : "After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God." This passage describes Jesus' ascension, an event recounted in more detail in Luke 24:50-51, thus affirming his divinity.

Psalm 16:10: "For you will not leave me in the grave, nor will you allow your Holy One to suffer decay." In Luke 24:44-46, Jesus reveals how the Scriptures, including the Psalms, prophesied his death and resurrection, thus affirming the truth of divine promises.

Conclusion

Luke chapter 24 is a powerful testimony to the Christian faith, calling us to live in the light of the resurrection and embrace the mission given to us. May every follower of Christ find strength and inspiration in these passages and in the promise of eternal life. Amen.