Luke 24:40 cpdv — And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. "

— Luke 24:40, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 24 — Context

37

Yet truly, they were very disturbed and terrified, supposing that they saw a spirit.

38

And he said to them: “Why are you disturbed, and why do these thoughts rise up in your hearts?

39

See my hands and feet, that it is I myself. Look and touch. 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 feet.

41

Then, while they were still in disbelief and in wonder out of joy, he said, “Do you have anything here to eat?”

42

And they offered him a piece of roasted fish and a honeycomb.

43

And when he had eaten these in their sight, taking up what was left, he gave it to them.

Luke 24:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:40 say?
Luke 24:40 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. ”
Where is Luke 24:40 in the Bible?
Luke 24:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 40.
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 24:40.
What translation should I read Luke 24:40 in?
Luke 24:40 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 24:40?
Luke 24:40 reads (CPDV): “And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. ” 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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