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Luke 24:2

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 24:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.
Luke 24:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came unto the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.
2And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.
3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel:
5and as they were affrighted and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they found the stone rolled away the sepulchre.] Which Joseph had laid there, security of the body, and in the sight of these women; and which gave them a concern, as they went along, seeing they were all women, who should roll away the stone for them, (<411603>Mark 16:3) but when they came to the sepulchre, to their great surprise, they found it rolled away, which was done by an angel, (<402802>Matthew 28:2).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 28:1-11. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“24:2 The stone was probably a large round stone that was rolled down a track to cover the tomb’s entrance.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 27:60-66, Mat 28:2; Mar 15:46, Mar 15:47, Mar 16:3, Mar 16:4; Joh 20:1, Joh 20:2 Luke 24:3”
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