Luke 24:36
New International Version
While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

New Living Translation
And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them. “Peace be with you,” he said.

English Standard Version
As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!”

Berean Standard Bible
While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

Berean Literal Bible
And as they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst, and says to them, "Peace to you."

King James Bible
And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

New King James Version
Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.”

New American Standard Bible
Now while they were telling these things, Jesus Himself suddenly stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be to you.”

NASB 1995
While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be to you.”

NASB 1977
And while they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now while they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace to you.”

Amplified Bible
While they were talking about this, Jesus Himself [suddenly] stood among them and said to them, “Peace be to you.”

Christian Standard Bible
As they were saying these things, he himself stood in their midst. He said to them, “Peace to you! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!”

American Standard Version
And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

Contemporary English Version
While Jesus' disciples were talking about what had happened, Jesus appeared and greeted them.

English Revised Version
And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While they were talking about what had happened, Jesus stood among them. He said to them, "Peace be with you!"

Good News Translation
While the two were telling them this, suddenly the Lord himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."

International Standard Version
While they were all talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and told them, "Peace be with you."

Majority Standard Bible
While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

NET Bible
While they were saying these things, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."

New Heart English Bible
As they said these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace be to you."

Webster's Bible Translation
And as they were thus speaking, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith to them, Peace be to you.

Weymouth New Testament
While they were thus talking, He Himself stood in their midst and said, "Peace be to you!"

World English Bible
As they said these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be to you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and as they are speaking these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and says to them, “Peace to you”;

Berean Literal Bible
And as they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst, and says to them, "Peace to you."

Young's Literal Translation
and as they are speaking these things, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith to them, 'Peace -- to you;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they speaking these things, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and he says to them, Peace to you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now whilst they were speaking these things, Jesus stood in the midst of them, and saith to them: Peace be to you; it is I, fear not.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, while they were talking about these things, Jesus stood in their midst, And he said to them: “Peace be with you. It is I. Do not be afraid.”

New American Bible
While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

New Revised Standard Version
While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And while they were discussing these things, Jesus stood among them, and said to them, Peace be with you; it is I; do not be afraid.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when they were speaking these things, Yeshua stood in their midst and he said to them, “Peace be with you; I AM THE LIVING GOD, be not afraid.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And while they were speaking of these things, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them: Peace be to you.

Godbey New Testament
And they speaking these things, He stood in their midst,

Haweis New Testament
While they were relating these things, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you!

Mace New Testament
While they were thus talking, Jesus himself appear'd in the midst of them, and said to them, peace be with you.

Weymouth New Testament
While they were thus talking, He Himself stood in their midst and said, "Peace be to you!"

Worrell New Testament
Now, as they were telling these things, He Himself stood in the midst of them, and saith to them, "Peace be to you!"

Worsley New Testament
And as they were thus speaking, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be to you.

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Context
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
35Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread. 36While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 37But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.…

Cross References
John 20:19
It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.

John 20:26
Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

Matthew 28:9-10
Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. / “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”

Mark 16:14
Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Acts 1:3
After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 15:5
and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve.

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Matthew 18:20
For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”

John 14:18
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Zechariah 8:23
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

Genesis 28:15
Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Exodus 33:14
And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”


Treasury of Scripture

And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the middle of them, and said to them, Peace be to you.

Jesus.

Mark 16:14
Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

John 20:19-23
Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you…

1 Corinthians 15:5
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

Peace.

Luke 10:5
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Isaiah 57:18
I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.

Matthew 10:13
And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

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Luke 24
1. Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.
9. They report it to others.
13. Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;
36. afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;
47. gives them a charge;
49. promises the Holy Spirit;
50. and so ascends into heaven.














While they were describing these events
This phrase sets the scene for the dramatic appearance of Jesus to His disciples. The disciples were recounting the events of the resurrection, likely filled with a mix of confusion, hope, and disbelief. The Greek word for "describing" (λαλέω, laleó) implies a continuous action, suggesting that the disciples were deeply engaged in conversation. This context highlights the importance of communal reflection and discussion in understanding and processing divine events. Historically, this moment occurs after the two disciples on the road to Emmaus have returned to Jerusalem to share their encounter with the risen Christ, emphasizing the early Christian community's reliance on shared testimony.

Jesus Himself stood among them
The sudden appearance of Jesus is miraculous and emphasizes His divine nature. The Greek word for "stood" (ἔστη, estē) indicates a firm, deliberate presence, underscoring the reality of His resurrection body. This is not a ghostly apparition but a physical, resurrected Jesus. Theologically, this moment is pivotal as it confirms the truth of the resurrection to the disciples, transforming their fear into faith. The phrase "among them" signifies Jesus' desire to be present with His followers, fulfilling His promise to never leave nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5).

and said, 'Peace be with you.'
The greeting "Peace be with you" (εἰρήνη ὑμῖν, eirēnē hymin) is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, often used as a blessing or greeting. However, in this context, it carries profound theological significance. Jesus is offering more than a customary greeting; He is bestowing His peace, a peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). This peace is a gift of reconciliation and assurance, calming the disciples' fears and confirming His victory over sin and death. Historically, this peace is a fulfillment of Jesus' promise in John 14:27, where He assures His followers of His peace, distinct from what the world offers. This moment marks the beginning of a new era of peace between God and humanity, made possible through Christ's sacrifice and resurrection.

(36) Jesus himself stood in the midst of them.--The account agrees with that in John 20:19, who adds the fact that the doors of the room had been closed for fear of the Jews. The mode of appearance in both Gospels suggests the idea, as in Luke 24:31, of new conditions of existence, exempted from the physical limitations of the natural body, and shadowing forth the "spiritual body" of 1Corinthians 15:44. It may be noted, however, that there had been time for the journey from Emmaus without assuming more than the ordinary modes of motion.

Peace be unto you.--The words do not appear elsewhere as addressed by our Lord to His disciples, but they were, as we find in Matthew 10:12, Luke 10:5, identical with the customary salutation of the Jews, so that we may fairly assume that here also the familiar words, as before the familiar act, were meant to help the disciples to recognise His presence. St. John records (John 20:19) the same salutation at the same interview. . . .

Verses 36-49. - The Lord appears to the apostles as they were gathered together on the evening of the first Easter Day. Verse 36. - And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them. St. John, who also gives an account of this appearance of the Risen, adds the detail, "when the doors were shut." The eleven and their friends were gathered together for counsel, probably too in hope that something more would happen after what had already taken place that Easter Day - the report of the holy women of the repeated vision of angels, their own verification of the empty sepulchre, and above all the testimony of Peter that he had seen the Lord. Into this anxious, waiting assembly the two "Emmaus" disciples enter with their wondrous story. In the act of their mentally comparing notes, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them. This sudden presence there is evidently supernatural. He "stood in the midst of them," though the doors were carefully closed and barred "for fear of the Jews" Rumours of the Resurrection, no doubt, had already spread through the city, and it was uncertain whether such turnouts might not be followed by the arrest of the chief followers of the Crucified. Peace be unto you. This was the ordinary Jewish greeting, but on this occasion, spoken by the Lord, possessed more than the ordinary meaning. This "peace" was his solemn, comforting greeting to his own, just as "his peace" which he left with them on the sad Thursday eve was his solemn farewell to the eleven, spoken, perhaps, in the same "upper room "just before he went out to the garden of the agony.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
While
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

were describing
λαλούντων (lalountōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

these [events],
Ταῦτα (Tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

[Jesus] Himself
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

stood
ἔστη (estē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.

among
μέσῳ (mesō)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3319: Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).

them
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

said,
λέγει (legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“Peace [be]
Εἰρήνη (Eirēnē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

with you.”
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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