Luke 24:23 nasb — and did not find His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive.

NASB

"and did not find His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive."

— Luke 24:23, NASB

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Luke 24 — Context

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and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to the sentence of death, and crucified Him.

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"But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, it is the third day since these things happened.

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"But also some women among us amazed us. When they were at the tomb early in the morning,

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and did not find His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive.

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"Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just exactly as the women also had said; but Him they did not see."

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And He said to them, "O foolish men and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!

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"Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and to enter into His glory?"

Luke 24:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 24:23 say?
Luke 24:23 in the NASB reads: “and did not find His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive.”
Where is Luke 24:23 in the Bible?
Luke 24:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 23.
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 24:23.
What translation should I read Luke 24:23 in?
Luke 24:23 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 24:23?
Luke 24:23 reads (NASB): “and did not find His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive.” 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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