Luke 24:38 nasb — And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?

NASB

"And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?"

— Luke 24:38, NASB

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Luke 24 — Context

35

They began to relate their experiences on the road and how He was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread.

36

While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and *said to them, "Peace be to you."

37

But they were startled and frightened and thought that they were seeing a spirit.

38

And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?

39

"See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; touch Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have."

40

And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet.

41

While they still could not believe it because of their joy and amazement, He said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?"

Luke 24:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:38 say?
Luke 24:38 in the NASB reads: “And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?”
Where is Luke 24:38 in the Bible?
Luke 24:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 38.
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 24:38.
What translation should I read Luke 24:38 in?
Luke 24:38 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 24:38?
Luke 24:38 reads (NASB): “And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?” 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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