Luke 24:39 bbe — See; my hands and my feet: it is I myself; put your hands on me and make certain; for a spirit has not flesh and bones…

Bible in Basic English

"See; my hands and my feet: it is I myself; put your hands on me and make certain; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have."

— Luke 24:39, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 24 — Context

36

And while they were saying these things, he himself was among them, and said to them, Peace be with you!

37

But they were full of fear, being of the opinion that they were seeing a spirit.

38

And he said to them, Why are you troubled, and why are your hearts full of doubt?

39

See; my hands and my feet: it is I myself; put your hands on me and make certain; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have.

40

And when he had said this, he let them see his hands and his feet.

41

And because, for joy and wonder, they were still in doubt, he said to them, Have you any food here?

42

And they gave him a bit of cooked fish.

Luke 24:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:39 say?
Luke 24:39 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “See; my hands and my feet: it is I myself; put your hands on me and make certain; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have.”
Where is Luke 24:39 in the Bible?
Luke 24:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 39.
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 24:39.
What translation should I read Luke 24:39 in?
Luke 24:39 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 24:39?
Luke 24:39 reads (BBE): “See; my hands and my feet: it is I myself; put your hands on me and make certain; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have.” 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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