Luke 24:47 cpdv — and, in his name, for repentance and the remission of sins to be preached, among all the nations, beginning at Jerusale…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and, in his name, for repentance and the remission of sins to be preached, among all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. "

— Luke 24:47, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 24 — Context

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And he said to them: “These are the words that I spoke to you when I was still with you, because all things must be fulfilled which are written in the law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms about me.”

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Then he opened their mind, so that they might understand the Scriptures.

46

And he said to them: “For so it is written, and so it was necessary, for the Christ to suffer and to rise up from the dead on the third day,

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and, in his name, for repentance and the remission of sins to be preached, among all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

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And you are witnesses of these things.

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And I am sending the Promise of my Father upon you. But you must stay in the city, until such time as you are clothed with power from on high.”

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Then he led them out as far as Bethania. And lifting up his hands, he blessed them.

Luke 24:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:47 say?
Luke 24:47 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and, in his name, for repentance and the remission of sins to be preached, among all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. ”
Where is Luke 24:47 in the Bible?
Luke 24:47 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 47.
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 24:47.
What translation should I read Luke 24:47 in?
Luke 24:47 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 24:47?
Luke 24:47 reads (CPDV): “and, in his name, for repentance and the remission of sins to be preached, among all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. ” 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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