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Luke 24:37

FearDoubt

35 Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.

36 While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

But 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?

39 Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
KJV
But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
WEB
But they were terrified and filled with fear, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
ASV
But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit.
DARBY
But they, being confounded and being frightened, supposed they beheld a spirit.
BLB
But having been terrified, and having been filled with fear, they were thinking themselves to see a spirit.
ÅB
Men de ble forferdet og fulle av frykt, og trodde at de så en ånd.
OTB
De ble forskrekket og redde, og trodde de så en ånd.
B1930
Men de blev forferdet og fulle av frykt, og trodde at de så en ånd.

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