Luke 24:12 net — But Peter got up and ran to the tomb. He bent down and saw only the strips of linen cloth; then he went home, wondering…

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"But Peter got up and ran to the tomb. He bent down and saw only the strips of linen cloth; then he went home, wondering what had happened."

— Luke 24:12, NET Bible

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Luke 24 — Context

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and when they returned from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.

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Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles.

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But these words seemed like pure nonsense to them, and they did not believe them.

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But Peter got up and ran to the tomb. He bent down and saw only the strips of linen cloth; then he went home, wondering what had happened.

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Jesus Walks the Road to Emmaus Now that very day two of them were on their way to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.

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They were talking to each other about all the things that had happened.

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While they were talking and debating these things, Jesus himself approached and began to accompany them

Luke 24:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:12 say?
Luke 24:12 in the NET Bible reads: “But Peter got up and ran to the tomb. He bent down and saw only the strips of linen cloth; then he went home, wondering what had happened.”
Where is Luke 24:12 in the Bible?
Luke 24:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 12.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 24:12.
What translation should I read Luke 24:12 in?
Luke 24:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 24:12?
Luke 24:12 reads (NET): “But Peter got up and ran to the tomb. He bent down and saw only the strips of linen cloth; then he went home, wondering what had happened.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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