Luke 24:21 kjv — But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day sinc…

King James Version

"But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done."

— Luke 24:21, King James Version

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Luke 24 — Context

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And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?

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And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:

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And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.

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But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

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Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;

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And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.

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And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.

Luke 24:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:21 say?
Luke 24:21 in the King James Version reads: “But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.”
Where is Luke 24:21 in the Bible?
Luke 24:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 21.
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 24:21.
What translation should I read Luke 24:21 in?
Luke 24:21 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 24:21?
Luke 24:21 reads (KJV): “But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.” 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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