Luke 24:37

But they were full of fear, being of the opinion that they were seeing a spirit.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

In Context

36And while they were saying these things, he himself was among them, and said to them, Peace be with you!

38And he said to them, Why are you troubled, and why are your hearts full of doubt?

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Cross References

1 Samuel 28:13And the king said to her, Have no fear: what do you see? And the woman said to Saul, I see a god coming up out of the earth.

Matthew 14:26And when they saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they gave cries of fear.

Luke 16:30And he said, No, father Abraham, but if someone went to them from the dead, their hearts would be changed.

Matthew Henry on Luke 24:37-50

Christ's Interview with the Apostles. 36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his… Read the whole commentary →

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