Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. New Living Translation But the whole group was startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost! English Standard Version But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. Berean Standard Bible But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. Berean Literal Bible But having been terrified, and having been filled with fear, they were thinking themselves to see a spirit. King James Bible But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. New King James Version But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit. New American Standard Bible But they were startled and frightened, and thought that they were looking at a spirit. NASB 1995 But they were startled and frightened and thought that they were seeing a spirit. NASB 1977 But they were startled and frightened and thought that they were seeing a spirit. Legacy Standard Bible But being startled and frightened, they were thinking that they were seeing a spirit. Amplified Bible But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a spirit. Christian Standard Bible But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. Holman Christian Standard Bible But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. American Standard Version But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit. Contemporary English Version They were frightened and terrified because they thought they were seeing a ghost. English Revised Version But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit. GOD'S WORD® Translation They were terrified, and thought they were seeing a ghost. Good News Translation They were terrified, thinking that they were seeing a ghost. International Standard Version They were startled and terrified, thinking they were seeing a ghost. Majority Standard Bible But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. NET Bible But they were startled and terrified, thinking they saw a ghost. New Heart English Bible But they were terrified and filled with fear, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. Webster's Bible Translation But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. Weymouth New Testament Startled, and in the utmost alarm, they thought they were looking at a spirit; World English Bible But they were terrified and filled with fear, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand being amazed, and becoming frightened, they were thinking themselves to see a spirit. Berean Literal Bible But having been terrified, and having been filled with fear, they were thinking themselves to see a spirit. Young's Literal Translation and being amazed, and becoming affrighted, they were thinking themselves to see a spirit. Smith's Literal Translation And they, struck with awe and being afraid, thought to see a spirit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut they being troubled and frightened, supposed that they saw a spirit. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, they were very disturbed and terrified, supposing that they saw a spirit. New American Bible But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. New Revised Standard Version They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they were confused and frightened, for they thought they saw a spirit. The walk to Emmaus. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And they were alarmed and were in terror, for they thought that they were seeing a ghost. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut they were terrified and frightened, and thought that they saw a spirit. Godbey New Testament and they being affrighted and filled with fear, thought they saw a spirit. Haweis New Testament But terrified and affrighted, they thought they saw a spirit. Mace New Testament but they were in a consternation and fright, imagining, that they saw a spirit. Weymouth New Testament Startled, and in the utmost alarm, they thought they were looking at a spirit; Worrell New Testament But, being terrified and frightened, they were supposing that they were beholding a spirit. Worsley New Testament But they being terrified and frighted, thought they saw a spirit. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Appears to the Disciples36While 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. 38“Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?… Cross References John 20:19-20 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. / After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Matthew 14:26-27 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. / But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” Mark 6:49-50 but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost— / for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” 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. 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. Matthew 17:6-7 When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror. / Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.” Mark 9:6 For they were all so terrified that Peter did not know what else to say. John 20:26-27 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.” / Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” Acts 12:14-16 When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, “Peter is standing at the gate!” / “You are out of your mind,” they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.” / But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astounded. Revelation 1:17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, Genesis 32:30 So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” Exodus 3:6 Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Judges 6:22-23 When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” / But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.” Daniel 10:7-9 Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves. / So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. / I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Isaiah 6:5 Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” Treasury of Scripture But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. Luke 16:30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 1 Samuel 28:13 And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth. Job 4:14-16 Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake… Jump to Previous Affrighted Alarm Amazed Beheld Confounded Fear Filled Frightened Full Ghost Opinion Spirit Startled Supposed Terrified Themselves Thinking Thought UtmostJump to Next Affrighted Alarm Amazed Beheld Confounded Fear Filled Frightened Full Ghost Opinion Spirit Startled Supposed Terrified Themselves Thinking Thought UtmostLuke 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 they were startled The word "startled" in Greek is "ptoeō," which conveys a sudden and intense emotional reaction. This reaction is understandable given the context: the disciples had just witnessed the crucifixion and burial of Jesus, and now they are confronted with His unexpected appearance. The suddenness of Jesus' presence, despite the locked doors, would naturally provoke a startled response. This moment highlights the humanity of the disciples, who, despite their close relationship with Jesus, still struggled with fear and doubt. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, which challenges human expectations and fears. and frightened thinking they had seen a spirit Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. they were startled πτοηθέντες (ptoēthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4422: To terrify, scare, strike with panic. Probably akin to the alternate of pipto or to petomai; to scare. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. frightened, ἔμφοβοι (emphoboi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1719: Full of fear, terrified. From en and phobos; in fear, i.e. Alarmed. thinking ἐδόκουν (edokoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1380: A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. they had seen θεωρεῖν (theōrein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 2334: From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). a spirit. πνεῦμα (pneuma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. Links Luke 24:37 NIVLuke 24:37 NLT Luke 24:37 ESV Luke 24:37 NASB Luke 24:37 KJV Luke 24:37 BibleApps.com Luke 24:37 Biblia Paralela Luke 24:37 Chinese Bible Luke 24:37 French Bible Luke 24:37 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 24:37 But they were terrified and filled (Luke Lu Lk) |
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