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1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.
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Very early in the morning on the first day of the week, the women went to the tomb, bringing the fragrant spices they had prepared.
2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
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They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
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but when they went in, they didn't find the body of the Lord Jesus.
4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel.
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They didn't know what to make of this. Suddenly, two men were standing beside them in gleaming bright clothing.
5 And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?
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The women were frightened and bowed their faces toward the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead?
6 He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee,
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He isn't here, but has been raised. Remember what he told you while he was still in Galilee,
7 that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise. ”
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that the Human One must be handed over to sinners, be crucified, and on the third day rise again."
8 And they remembered his words,
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Then they remembered his words.
9 and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.
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When they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the eleven and all the others.
10 Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles,
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It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles.
11 but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.
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Their words struck the apostles as nonsense, and they didn't believe the women.
12 But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened.
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But Peter ran to the tomb. When he bent over to look inside, he saw only the linen cloth. Then he returned home, wondering what had happened.
13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem,
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On that same day, two disciples were traveling to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened.
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They were talking to each other about everything that had happened.
15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.
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While they were discussing these things, Jesus himself arrived and joined them on their journey.
16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.
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They were prevented from recognizing him.
17 And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk? ”And they stood still, looking sad.
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He said to them, "What are you talking about as you walk along?" They stopped, their faces downcast.
18 Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days? ”
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The one named Cleopas replied, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who is unaware of the things that have taken place there over the last few days?"
19 And he said to them, “What things? ”And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,
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He said to them, "What things?" They said to him, "The things about Jesus of Nazareth. Because of his powerful deeds and words, he was recognized by God and all the people as a prophet.
20 and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him.
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But our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him.
21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.
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We had hoped he was the one who would redeem Israel. All these things happened three days ago.
22 Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning,
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But there's more: Some women from our group have left us stunned. They went to the tomb early this morning
23 and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.
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and didn't find his body. They came to us saying that they had even seen a vision of angels who told them he is alive.
24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see. ”
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Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women said. They didn't see him."
25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!
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Then Jesus said to them, "You foolish people! Your dull minds keep you from believing all that the prophets talked about.
26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory? ”
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Wasn't it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then enter into his glory?"
27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
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Then he interpreted for them the things written about himself in all the scriptures, starting with Moses and going through all the Prophets.
28 So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther,
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When they came to Emmaus, he acted as if he was going on ahead.
29 but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent. ” So he went in to stay with them.
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But they urged him, saying, "Stay with us. It's nearly evening, and the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.
30 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them.
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After he took his seat at the table with them, he took the bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them.
31 And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight.
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Their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he disappeared from their sight.
32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures? ”
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They said to each other, "Weren't our hearts on fire when he spoke to us along the road and when he explained the scriptures for us?"
33 And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together,
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They got up right then and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven and their companions gathered together.
34 saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon! ”
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They were saying to each other, "The Lord really has risen! He appeared to Simon!"
35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
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Then the two disciples described what had happened along the road and how Jesus was made known to them as he broke the bread.
36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you! ”
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While they were saying these things, Jesus himself stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!"
37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit.
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They were terrified and afraid. They thought they were seeing a ghost.
38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?
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He said to them, "Why are you startled? Why are doubts arising in your hearts?
39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have. ”
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Look at my hands and my feet. It's really me! Touch me and see, for a ghost doesn't have flesh and bones like you see I have."
40 And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet.
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As he said this, he showed them his hands and feet.
41 And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat? ”
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Because they were wondering and questioning in the midst of their happiness, he said to them, "Do you have anything to eat?"
42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish,
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They gave him a piece of baked fish.
43 and he took it and ate before them.
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Taking it, he ate it in front of them.
44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled. ”
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Jesus said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the Law from Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled."
45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,
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Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures.
46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead,
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He said to them, "This is what is written: the Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
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and a change of heart and life for the forgiveness of sins must be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
48 You are witnesses of these things.
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You are witnesses of these things.
49 And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high. ”
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Look, I'm sending to you what my Father promised, but you are to stay in the city until you have been furnished with heavenly power."
50 Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them.
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He led them out as far as Bethany, where he lifted his hands and blessed them.
51 While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven.
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As he blessed them, he left them and was taken up to heaven.
52 And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
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They worshipped him and returned to Jerusalem overwhelmed with joy.
53 and were continually in the temple blessing God.
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And they were continuously in the temple praising God.
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