Luke 24 · Verse 36

Luke 24:36

And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Luke 24:36, King James Version

Luke 24:36 in other translations

BSBWhile they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
WEBAs they said these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be to you.”
ASVAnd as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
YLTand as they are speaking these things, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith to them, ‘Peace--to you;'
DARBYAnd as they were saying these things, he himself stood in their midst, and says to them, Peace be unto you.
BBEAnd while they were saying these things, he himself was among them, and said to them, Peace be with you!
WebsterAnd as they were thus speaking, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith to them, Peace be to you.

What does Luke 24:36 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Lu 24:36-53. Jesus Appears to the Assembled Disciples--His Ascension.

36. Jesus ... stood--(See on Joh 20:19).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verses 36,37. Jesus stood in the midst of them. This was when the apostles were assembled, and when they had closed the doors for fear of the Jews, Jn 20:19. It was this fact, as well as his sudden and unexpected appearance, that alarmed them. The doors were shut, and the suddenness of his appearance led them to suppose they had seen a spirit.

Peace be unto you. This was a form of salutation among the Hebrews denoting a wish of peace and prosperity. See Gen 43:23. It was peculiarly appropriate for Jesus, as he had said before his death that he left his peace with them as their inheritance (Jn 14:27), and as they were now alarmed and fearful at their state, and trembling for fear of the Jews, Jn 20:19

(a) "And as they thus spake" Mk 16:14, Jn 20:19

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 36 And as they thus spake - While the two disciples who were going to Emmaus were conversing about Christ, he joined himself to their company. Now, while they and the apostles are confirming each other in their belief of his resurrection, Jesus comes in, to remove every doubt, and to give them the fullest evidence of it. And it is ever true that, wherever two or three are gathered together in his name, he is in the midst of them. Peace be unto you - The usual salutation among the Jews. May you prosper in body and soul, and enjoy every heavenly and earthly good! See the notes on Mat 5:9; Mat 10:12.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 24:36-49
Jesus appeared in a miraculous manner, assuring the disciples of his peace, though they had so lately forsaken him, and promising spiritual peace with every blessing. Many troublesome thoughts which disquiet our minds, rise from mistakes concerning Christ. All the troublesome thoughts which rise in our hearts at any time, are known to the Lord Jesus, and are displeasing to him. He spake with them on their unreasonable unbelief. Nothing had passed but what was foretold by the prophets, and necessary for the salvation of sinners. And now all men should be taught the nature and necessity of repentance, in order to the forgiveness of their sins. And these blessings were to be sought for, by faith in the name of Jesus. Christ by his Spirit works on the minds of men. Even good men need to have their understandings opened. But that we may have right thoughts of Christ, there needs no more than to be made to understand the Scriptures.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Luke 24:36 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΤαῦταTautaThese thingsG3778
δὲdenowG1161
αὐτῶνautōnwhen theyG846
λαλούντωνlalountōnare tellingG2980
αὐτὸςautosHe HimselfG846
ἸησοῦςIēsousJesusG2424
ἔστηestēstoodG2476
ἐνeninG1722
μέσῳmesōmidstG3319
αὐτῶνautōnof themG846
καὶkaiandG2532
λέγειlegeisaysG3004
αὐτοῖς·autoisto them;G846
εἰρήνηeirēnēPeaceG1515
ὑμῖν.huminto you.G4771

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Luke 24:36

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

  • 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.

  • Luke 10:5

    And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

  • 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. And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: …

  • 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.

  • Revelation 1:4

    John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

  • John 20:26

    And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.

  • 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.

  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

  • John 16:33

    These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:5

    And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jesus.
Mr 16:14; Joh 20:19-23; 1Co 15:5
Peace.
10:5; Isa 57:18; Mt 10:13; Joh 14:27; 16:33; 20:26; 2Th 3:16; Re 1:4

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Context

  • Luke 24:35

    And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

  • Luke 24:36

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

  • Luke 24:37

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

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Luke 24:36 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y entre tanto que ellos hablaban estas cosas, él se puso en medio de ellos, y les dijo: Paz á vosotros.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et comme ils disaient ces choses, il se trouva lui-même là au milieu d’eux, et leur dit: Paix vous soit!
German
Elberfelder 1871		Während sie aber dieses redeten, stand er selbst in ihrer Mitte und spricht zu ihnen: Friede euch!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Dum autem hæc loquuntur, stetit Jesus in medio eorum, et dicit eis: Pax vobis: ego sum, nolite timere.