Luke 24:48 bbe — You are witnesses of these things.

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"You are witnesses of these things."

— Luke 24:48, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 24 — Context

45

Then he made the holy Writings clear to their minds.

46

And he said to them, So it is in the Writings that the Christ would undergo death, and come back to life again on the third day;

47

And that teaching about a change of heart and forgiveness of sins is to be given to Jerusalem first and to all nations in his name.

48

You are witnesses of these things.

49

And now I will send to you what my father has undertaken to give you, but do not go from the town, till the power from heaven comes to you.

50

And he took them out till they were near Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he gave them a blessing.

51

And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven.

Luke 24:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 24:48 say?
Luke 24:48 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You are witnesses of these things.”
Where is Luke 24:48 in the Bible?
Luke 24:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 24, verse 48.
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 24:48.
What translation should I read Luke 24:48 in?
Luke 24:48 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 24:48?
Luke 24:48 reads (BBE): “You are witnesses of these things.” 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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