Luke 24

DOUAI-RHEIMS	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 And on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared.	1 Then, on the first Sabbath, at very first light, they went to the tomb, carrying the aromatic spices that they had prepared.
2 And they found the stone rolled back from the sepulchre.	2 And they found the stone rolled back from the tomb.
3 And going in, they found not the body of the Lord Jesus.	3 And upon entering, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
4 And it came to pass, as they were astonished in their mind at this, behold, two men stood by them, in shining apparel.	4 And it happened that, while their minds were still confused about this, behold, two men stood beside them, in shining apparel.
5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their countenance towards the ground, they said unto them: Why seek you the living with the dead?	5 Then, since they were afraid and were turning their faces toward the ground, these two said to them: “Why do you seek the living with the dead?
6 He is not here, but is risen. Remember how he spoke unto you, when he was in Galilee,	6 He is not here, for he has risen. Recall how he spoke to you, when he was still in Galilee,
7 Saying: The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.	7 saying: ‘For the Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’ ”
8 And they remembered his words.	8 And they called to mind his words.
9 And going back from the sepulchre, they told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest.	9 And returning from the tomb, they reported all these things to the eleven, and to all the others.
10 And it was Mary Magdalen, and Joanna, and Mary of James, and the other women that were with them, who told these things to the apostles.	10 Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary of James, and the other women who were with them, who told these things to the Apostles.
11 And these words seemed to them as idle tales; and they did not believe them.	11 But these words seemed to them a delusion. And so they did not believe them.
12 But Peter rising up, ran to the sepulchre, and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths laid by themselves; and went away wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.	12 But Peter, rising up, ran to the tomb. And stooping down, he saw the linen cloths positioned alone, and he went away wondering to himself about what had happened.
13 And behold, two of them went, the same day, to a town which was sixty furlongs from Jerusalem, named Emmaus.	13 And behold, two of them went out, on the same day, to a town named Emmaus, which was the distance of sixty stadia from Jerusalem.
14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened.	14 And they spoke to one another about all of these things that had occurred.
15 And it came to pass, that while they talked and reasoned with themselves, Jesus himself also drawing near, went with them.	15 And it happened that, while they were speculating and questioning within themselves, Jesus himself, drawing near, traveled with them.
16 But their eyes were held, that they should not know him.	16 But their eyes were restrained, so that they would not recognize him.
17 And he said to them: What are these discourses that you hold one with another as you walk, and are sad?	17 And he said to them, “What are these words, which you are discussing with one another, as you walk and are sad?”
18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleophas, answering, said to him: Art thou only a stranger to Jerusalem, and hast not known the things that have been done there in these days?	18 And one of them, whose name was Cleopas, responded by saying to him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”
19 To whom he said: What things? And they said: Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet, mighty in work and word before God and all the people;	19 And he said to them, “What things?” And they said, “About Jesus of Nazareth, who was a noble prophet, powerful in works and in words, before God and all the people.
20 And how our chief priests and princes delivered him to be condemned to death, and crucified him.	20 And how our high priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death. And they crucified him.
21 But we hoped, that it was he that should have redeemed Israel: and now besides all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.	21 But we were hoping that he would be the Redeemer of Israel. And now, on top of all this, today is the third day since these things have happened.
22 Yea and certain women also of our company affrighted us, who before it was light, were at the sepulchre,	22 Then, too, certain women from among us terrified us. For before daytime, they were at the tomb,
23 And not finding his body, came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who say that he is alive.	23 and, having not found his body, they returned, saying that they had even seen a vision of Angels, who said that he is alive.
24 And some of our people went to the sepulchre, and found it so as the women had said, but him they found not.	24 And some of us went out to the tomb. And they found it just as the women had said. But truly, they did not find him.”
25 Then he said to them: O foolish, and slow of heart to believe in all things which the prophets have spoken.	25 And he said to them: “How foolish and reluctant in heart you are, to believe everything that has been spoken by the Prophets!
26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and so to enter into his glory?	26 Was not the Christ required to suffer these things, and so enter into his glory?”
27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded to them in all the scriptures, the things that were concerning him.	27 And beginning from Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted for them, in all the Scriptures, the things that were about him.
28 And they drew night to the town, whither they were going: and he made as though he would go farther.	28 And they drew near to the town were they were going. And he conducted himself so as to go on further.
29 But they constrained him; saying: Stay with us, because it is towards evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in with them.	29 But they were insistent with him, saying, “Remain with us, because it is toward evening and now daylight is declining.” And so he entered with them.
30 And it came to pass, whilst he was at table with them, he took bread, and blessed, and brake, and gave to them.	30 And it happened that, while he was at table with them, he took bread, and he blessed and broke it, and he extended it to them.
31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him: and he vanished out of their sight.	31 And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their eyes.
32 And they said one to the other: Was not our heart burning within us, whilst he spoke in this way, and opened to us the scriptures?	32 And they said to one another, “Was not our heart burning within us, while he was speaking on the way, and when he opened the Scriptures to us?”
33 And rising up, the same hour, they went back to Jerusalem: and they found the eleven gathered together, and those that were staying with them,	33 And rising up at that same hour, they returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them,
34 Saying: The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.	34 saying: “In truth, the Lord has risen, and he has appeared to Simon.”
35 And they told what things were done in the way; and how they knew him in the breaking of the bread.	35 And they explained the things that were done on the way, and how they had recognized him at the breaking of the bread.
36 Now whilst they were speaking these things, Jesus stood in the midst of them, and saith to them: Peace be to you; it is I, fear not.	36 Then, while they were talking about these things, Jesus stood in their midst, And he said to them: “Peace be with you. It is I. Do not be afraid.”
37 But they being troubled and frightened, supposed that they saw a spirit.	37 Yet truly, they were very disturbed and terrified, supposing that they saw a spirit.
38 And he said to them: Why are you troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?	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; handle, and see: for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as you see me to have.	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 shewed them his hands and feet.	40 And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet.
41 But while they yet believed not, and wondered for joy, he said: Have you any thing to eat?	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 a broiled fish, and a honeycomb.	42 And they offered him a piece of roasted fish and a honeycomb.
43 And when he had eaten before them, taking the remains, he gave to them.	43 And when he had eaten these in their sight, taking up what was left, he gave it to them.
44 And he said to them: These are the words which I spoke to you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.	44 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.”
45 Then he opened their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures.	45 Then he opened their mind, so that they might understand the Scriptures.
46 And he said to them: Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead, the third day:	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,
47 And that penance and remission of sins should be preached in his name, unto all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.	47 and, in his name, for repentance and the remission of sins to be preached, among all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And you are witnesses of these things.	48 And you are witnesses of these things.
49 And I send the promise of my Father upon you: but stay you in the city till you be endued with power from on high.	49 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.”
50 And he led them out as far as Bethania: and lifting up his hands, he blessed them.	50 Then he led them out as far as Bethania. And lifting up his hands, he blessed them.
51 And it came to pass, whilst he blessed them, he departed from them, and was carried up to heaven.	51 And it happened that, while he was blessing them, he withdrew from them, and he was carried up into heaven.
52 And they adoring went back into Jerusalem with great joy.	52 And worshiping, they returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
53 And they were always in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.	53 And they were always in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.