Luke 24:45 net — Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures,

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"Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures,"

— Luke 24:45, NET Bible

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Luke 24 — Context

42

So they gave him a piece of broiled fish,

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and he took it and ate it in front of them.

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Jesus’ Final Commission Then he said to them,“These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled.”

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Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures,

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and said to them,“Thus it stands written that the Christ would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day,

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and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

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You are witnesses of these things.

Luke 24:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:45 say?
Luke 24:45 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures,”
Where is Luke 24:45 in the Bible?
Luke 24:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 45.
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 24:45.
What translation should I read Luke 24:45 in?
Luke 24:45 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 24:45?
Luke 24:45 reads (NET): “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures,” 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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