Luke 24:3 net — but when they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

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"but when they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus."

— Luke 24:3, NET Bible

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Luke 24 — Context

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The Resurrection Now on the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the aromatic spices they had prepared.

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They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb,

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but when they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

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While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men stood beside them in dazzling attire.

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The women were terribly frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them,“Why do you look for the living among the dead?

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He is not here, but has been raised! Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee,

Luke 24:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:3 say?
Luke 24:3 in the NET Bible reads: “but when they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.”
Where is Luke 24:3 in the Bible?
Luke 24:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 3.
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 24:3.
What translation should I read Luke 24:3 in?
Luke 24:3 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 24:3?
Luke 24:3 reads (NET): “but when they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.” 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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