Luke 24:19 bbe — And he said to them, What things? And they said, The things to do with Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet, great in h…

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"And he said to them, What things? And they said, The things to do with Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet, great in his acts and his words, before God and all the people:"

— Luke 24:19, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 24 — Context

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But their eyes were not open that they might have knowledge of him.

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And he said to them, What are you talking about together while you go?

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Then stopping, and looking sadly at him, one of them, named Cleopas, said to him, Are you the only man living in Jerusalem who has not had news of the things which have taken place there at this time?

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And he said to them, What things? And they said, The things to do with Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet, great in his acts and his words, before God and all the people:

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And how the chief priests and our rulers gave him up to be put to death on the cross.

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But we were hoping that he would be the Saviour of Israel. In addition to all this he has now let three days go by from the time when these things took place;

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And certain women among us gave us cause for wonder, for they went early to the place where his body had been put,

Luke 24:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:19 say?
Luke 24:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said to them, What things? And they said, The things to do with Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet, great in his acts and his words, before God and all the people:”
Where is Luke 24:19 in the Bible?
Luke 24:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 19.
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 24:19.
What translation should I read Luke 24:19 in?
Luke 24:19 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 24:19?
Luke 24:19 reads (BBE): “And he said to them, What things? And they said, The things to do with Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet, great in his acts and his words, before God and all the people:” 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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