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Luke 24:45

What does Luke 24:45 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 24:45 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 24:45 means

Then He opens their minds to understand the Scriptures. Illumination is His gift. The same Lord who opened the tomb now opens their understanding, enabling them to see what had always been written but was hidden to them. Intellectual grasp and spiritual readiness unite as He grants clarity. This act ensures that their forthcoming preaching will be accurate and bold, grounded not in private notions but in God’s revealed plan. Understanding the Bible is not merely technique; it is grace. The disciples will soon testify with confidence because the risen Christ has become their Teacher within.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then opened he their mind, that they might understand the scriptures;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then opened he their mind, that they might understand the scriptures;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then he made the holy Writings clear to their minds.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Then opened he up their understanding to understand the Writings,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then he opened their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then he opened their understanding to understand the scriptures,

Context

Following Jesus’ reminder of Scripture’s necessity (v. 44), verse 45 records the decisive inner work that enables comprehension. With their minds opened, Jesus can articulate the written message succinctly in verses 46–47 and commission them as witnesses (v. 48). The promise of the Father in verse 49 will add power to understanding, ensuring that their witness is both true and effective. The flow integrates revelation, illumination, proclamation, and empowerment, preparing the disciples for the next phase of God’s plan.

v.44And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me.

v.45This passage

v.46and he said unto them, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 26:18

    to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me.

  • Isaiah 29:18

    And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness.

  • 2 Corinthians 3:14

    but their minds were hardened: for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remaineth, it not being revealed to them that it is done away in Christ.

  • 1 John 5:20

    And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

  • Ephesians 5:14

    Wherefore he saith, Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine upon thee.

  • Job 33:16

    Then he openeth the ears of men, And sealeth their instruction,

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