Luke 24:21 net — But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. Not only this, but it is now the third day since t…

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"But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. Not only this, but it is now the third day since these things happened."

— Luke 24:21, NET Bible

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Luke 24 — Context

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Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him,“Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things that have happened there in these days?”

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He said to them,“What things?”“The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene,” they replied,“a man who, with his powerful deeds and words, proved to be a prophet before God and all the people;

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and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and crucified him.

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But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. Not only this, but it is now the third day since these things happened.

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Furthermore, some women of our group amazed us. They were at the tomb early this morning,

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and when they did not find his body, they came back and said they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive.

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Then some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see him.”

Luke 24:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:21 say?
Luke 24:21 in the NET Bible reads: “But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. Not only this, but it is now the third day since these things happened.”
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 (NET): “But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. Not only this, but it is now the third day since these things 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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