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Luke 24:3

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 24:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
Luke 24:3 — 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?
6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
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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 entered in, etc.] To the sepulchre, being invited, encouraged, and led on by the angel that sat upon the stone; for the Jews' sepulchres were built large enough for persons to go into; (see Gill on “<411605>Mark 16:5”) and found not the body of the Lord Jesus; as they expected, having seen him put there, and had observed in what cave in the sepulchre, and in what form he was laid.”
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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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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 24:23; Mat 16:5; Joh 20:6, Joh 20:7 Luke 24:4”
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