Luke 24:3
New International Version
but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

New Living Translation
So they went in, but they didn’t find the body of the Lord Jesus.

English Standard Version
but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible
but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Berean Literal Bible
But having entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

King James Bible
And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

New King James Version
Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

New American Standard Bible
but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

NASB 1995
but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

NASB 1977
but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Legacy Standard Bible
but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Amplified Bible
but when they went inside, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Christian Standard Bible
They went in but did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They went in but did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

American Standard Version
And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Contemporary English Version
they went in. But they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus,

English Revised Version
And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Good News Translation
so they went in; but they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

International Standard Version
but when they went in, they didn't find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Majority Standard Bible
but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

NET Bible
but when they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

New Heart English Bible
They entered in, and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
and on entering they found that the body of the Lord Jesus was not there.

World English Bible
They entered in, and didn’t find the Lord Jesus’ body.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having gone in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Berean Literal Bible
But having entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation
and having gone in, they found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Smith's Literal Translation
And coming in, they found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And going in, they found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And upon entering, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

New American Bible
but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

New Revised Standard Version
but when they went in, they did not find the body.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they entered in, but they did not find the body of Jesus.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they entered and they did not find the body of Yeshua.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and they entered in, but found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Godbey New Testament
And coming in they found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Haweis New Testament
And on entering, found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Mace New Testament
but did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
and on entering they found that the body of the Lord Jesus was not there.

Worrell New Testament
and, entering, they found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Worsley New Testament
but found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Resurrection
2They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.…

Cross References
Matthew 28:6
He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.

Mark 16:6
But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.

John 20:2
So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!”

John 20:13
“Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.”

Acts 2:24
But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

Acts 13:30
But God raised Him from the dead,

Romans 6:4
We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.

1 Corinthians 15:4
that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Revelation 1:18
the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.

Psalm 16:10
For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.

Isaiah 53:9
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.

Hosea 6:2
After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.

Jonah 1:17
Now the LORD had appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of the fish.

Psalm 49:15
But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah


Treasury of Scripture

And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 24:23
And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.

Matthew 16:5
And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread.

John 20:6,7
Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, …

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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.














but when they entered
This phrase refers to the women who came to the tomb early on the first day of the week. The entrance into the tomb signifies an act of faith and devotion, as they intended to anoint Jesus' body with spices. The tomb was likely a rock-cut tomb, common in the region, and entering it would have required courage, especially given the Roman guard and the sealed stone that had been placed there (Matthew 27:66).

they did not find
The absence of Jesus' body is a pivotal moment in the resurrection narrative. This unexpected discovery sets the stage for the revelation of the resurrection. The empty tomb is a significant apologetic point for the early church, as it counters claims that Jesus' body was stolen or that He did not rise from the dead. The empty tomb is also a fulfillment of Jesus' own predictions about His resurrection (Mark 8:31).

the body of the Lord Jesus
The use of the title "Lord" emphasizes the divine authority and identity of Jesus. The physical body of Jesus is central to the Christian doctrine of the resurrection, which asserts that Jesus rose bodily from the dead, not merely in spirit. This affirms the belief in the bodily resurrection of believers as well. The absence of Jesus' body fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such as Psalm 16:10, which speaks of God's Holy One not seeing decay. The resurrection is a cornerstone of Christian faith, demonstrating Jesus' victory over sin and death, and confirming His identity as the Messiah.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Women
The women who came to the tomb early in the morning, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, as mentioned in the surrounding verses. They were followers of Jesus who came to anoint His body with spices.

2. The Tomb
The place where Jesus was laid after His crucifixion. It was a new tomb, hewn out of rock, belonging to Joseph of Arimathea.

3. The Resurrection
The event of Jesus rising from the dead, which is central to Christian faith. This verse marks the discovery of the empty tomb, a pivotal moment in the resurrection account.
Teaching Points
The Reality of the Resurrection
The empty tomb is a historical and foundational evidence of Jesus' resurrection. It challenges us to consider the implications of a risen Savior in our lives.

Faith in the Unseen
The women did not find Jesus' body, which required them to believe in the resurrection without physical evidence. This teaches us to trust in God's promises even when we cannot see the full picture.

The Role of Women in the Gospel
The women were the first to witness the empty tomb and share the news of the resurrection. This highlights the important role women play in God's redemptive plan and encourages us to value their contributions in ministry.

Hope in Christ's Victory
The empty tomb signifies Jesus' victory over death, offering us hope and assurance of eternal life. We are called to live in the light of this victory, sharing the hope of the Gospel with others.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

when they entered,
εἰσελθοῦσαι (eiselthousai)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

they did not find
εὗρον (heuron)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

body
σῶμα (sōma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4983: Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Lord
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

Jesus.
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.


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