Luke 24:43
New International Version
and he took it and ate it in their presence.

New Living Translation
and he ate it as they watched.

English Standard Version
and he took it and ate before them.

Berean Standard Bible
and He took it and ate it in front of them.

Berean Literal Bible
And having taken it, He ate it before them.

King James Bible
And he took it, and did eat before them.

New King James Version
And He took it and ate in their presence.

New American Standard Bible
and He took it and ate it in front of them.

NASB 1995
and He took it and ate it before them.

NASB 1977
and He took it and ate it before them.

Legacy Standard Bible
and He took it and ate it before them.

Amplified Bible
and He took it and ate it in front of them.

Christian Standard Bible
and he took it and ate in their presence.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and He took it and ate in their presence.

American Standard Version
And he took it, and ate before them.

Contemporary English Version
He took it and ate it as they watched.

English Revised Version
And he took it, and did eat before them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He took it and ate it while they watched him.

Good News Translation
which he took and ate in their presence.

International Standard Version
and he took it and ate it in their presence.

Majority Standard Bible
and He took it and ate it in front of them.

NET Bible
and he took it and ate it in front of them.

New Heart English Bible
And he took it and ate in front of them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he took it, and ate before them.

Weymouth New Testament
and He took it and ate it in their presence.

World English Bible
He took them, and ate in front of them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having taken, He ate before them,

Berean Literal Bible
And having taken it, He ate it before them.

Young's Literal Translation
and having taken, he did eat before them,

Smith's Literal Translation
And having taken, he ate before them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he had eaten before them, taking the remains, he gave to them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when he had eaten these in their sight, taking up what was left, he gave it to them.

New American Bible
he took it and ate it in front of them.

New Revised Standard Version
and he took it and ate in their presence.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he took it, and ate before their eyes.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he took and he ate in their sight.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he took it, and did eat before them.

Godbey New Testament
and taking it, He did eat in their presence.

Haweis New Testament
And receiving it, he did eat in their presence.

Mace New Testament
which he took, and did eat in their presence.

Weymouth New Testament
and He took it and ate it in their presence.

Worrell New Testament
and, taking it, He ate before them.

Worsley New Testament
and He took, and did eat before them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
42So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish, 43and He took it and ate it in front of them. 44Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”…

Cross References
John 21:12-13
“Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord. / Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and He did the same with the fish.

Acts 10:41
not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.

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 14:19-20
And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Mark 6:41-42
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all. / They all ate and were satisfied,

John 6:11
Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.

Acts 1:4
And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss.

John 21:9-10
When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread. / Jesus told them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.”

Matthew 26:26-29
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. ...

Mark 14:22-25
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. / He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. ...

John 13:18
I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’

Genesis 18:8
Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate.

Genesis 19:3
But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.

Exodus 24:11
But God did not lay His hand on the nobles of Israel; they saw Him, and they ate and drank.

Judges 13:15-16
“Please stay here,” Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “and we will prepare a young goat for you.” / And the angel of the LORD replied, “Even if I stay, I will not eat your food. But if you prepare a burnt offering, offer it to the LORD.” For Manoah did not know that it was the angel of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

And he took it, and did eat before them.

Acts 10:41
Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

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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.














and He took it and ate it in front of them
and He took it
This phrase highlights the intentional action of Jesus. The Greek word for "took" is "λαβών" (labōn), which implies a deliberate and purposeful action. In the context of Luke 24, Jesus is demonstrating His physical resurrection to His disciples. By taking the food, He is showing that He is not a ghost or spirit, but has a tangible, resurrected body. This act is a fulfillment of His promise and a testament to His victory over death, reinforcing the truth of the resurrection.

and ate it
The act of eating is significant in this passage. The Greek word "ἔφαγεν" (ephagen) is used here, which simply means "to eat." In the Jewish culture of the time, eating was a communal activity, often associated with fellowship and covenant. By eating in front of His disciples, Jesus is not only proving His physical resurrection but also reaffirming His relationship with them. This act serves as a powerful symbol of the new covenant, where Jesus, the Bread of Life, sustains and nourishes His followers.

in front of them
The phrase "in front of them" underscores the public and verifiable nature of Jesus' actions. The Greek phrase "ἐνώπιον αὐτῶν" (enōpion autōn) indicates that this was done openly and visibly. This public demonstration was crucial for the disciples' faith, as it provided undeniable evidence of the resurrection. Historically, this moment is pivotal because it transforms the disciples from a group of frightened followers into bold witnesses of the risen Christ. The transparency of Jesus' actions here is a model for Christian witness, emphasizing the importance of living out one's faith openly and authentically.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

He took [it]
λαβὼν (labōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

[and] ate [it]
ἔφαγεν (ephagen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat.

in front of
ἐνώπιον (enōpion)
Preposition
Strong's 1799: Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.

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.


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