Luke 24:37 - Printer Friendly

ESV: But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit.

NIV: They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost.

NASB: But they were startled and frightened, and thought that they were looking at a spirit.

CSB: But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost.

NLT: But the whole group was startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost!

KJV: But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

NKJV: But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit.

Luke was a traveling companion of Paul (Acts 16:10) and a physician (Colossians 4:14). Unlike Matthew, Mark, and John, Luke writes his gospel as an historian, rather than as a first-hand eyewitness. His extensive writings also include the book of Acts (Acts 1:1–3). These are deliberately organized, carefully researched accounts of those events. The gospel of Luke focuses on the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. Luke's Gentile perspective presents Christ as a Savior for all people, offering both forgiveness and direction to those who follow Him.

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