Luke 24:48
Luke 24:48 in Multiple Translations
You are witnesses of these things.
And ye are witnesses of these things.
Ye are witnesses of these things.
You are witnesses of these things.
You are witnesses of all this.
Nowe ye are witnesses of these things.
and ye — ye are witnesses of these things.
You are witnesses of these things.
And ye are witnesses of these things.
And you are witnesses of these things.
You apostles must tell people that you know that those things that happened to me are true.
You see, you mob saw everything that happened, and you heard what I taught people, so now you have to tell it to everybody.
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υμεις
δε
εστε
μαρτυρες
τουτων
υμεις
su
G4771
you
Pron-2NP
δε
de
G1161
then
Conj
εστε
eimi
G1510
to be
Verb-PAI-2P
μαρτυρες
martus
G3144
witness
Noun-NPM
τουτων
ohutos
G3778
this/he/she/it
Dem-GPN
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Greek Word Reference — Luke 24:48
υμεις
su
G4771
"you"
Pron-2NP
This Greek word means 'you' and is used to address someone directly, like in John 1:30 and Matthew 26:64. It's a way to emphasize or contrast the person being spoken to. The KJV Bible translates it as 'thou'.
Definition: σύ, pron. of 2nd of person(s), thou, you, genitive, σοῦ, dative, σοί, accusative, σέ, pl., ὑμεῖς, -ῶν, -ῖν, -ᾶς (enclitic in oblique cases sing., except after prep. (BL, §48, 3), though πρὸς σέ occurs in Mat.25:39). Nom. for emphasis or contrast: Jhn.1:30, 4:10, 5:33, 39, 44, Act.4:7, Eph.5:32; so also perhaps σὺ εἶπας, Mat.26:64, al. (M, Pr., 86); before voc., Mat.2:6, Luk.1:76, Jhn.17:5, al.; sometimes without emphasis (M, Pr., 85f.), as also in cl., but esp. as rendering of Heb. phrase, e.g. υἱός μου εἶ σύ (בְּנִי־אַתָּה, Psa.2:7), Act.13:33. The genitive (σοῦ, ὑμῶν) is sometimes placed bef. the noun: Luk.7:48, 12:30, al.; so also the enclitic σοῦ, Mat.9:6; on τί ἐμοὶ κ. σοί, see: ἐγώ. (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 2041 NT verses. KJV: thou See also: 1 Corinthians 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Peter 1:2.
δε
de
G1161
"then"
Conj
This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.
Definition: δέ (before vowels δ᾽; on the general neglect of the elision in NT, see WH, App., 146; Tdf., Pr., 96), post-positive conjunctive particle; __1. copulative, but, in the next place, and, now (Abbott, JG, 104): Mat.1:2ff., 2Co.6:15, 16, 2Pe.1:5-7; in repetition for emphasis, Rom.3:21, 22, 9:30, 1Co.2:6, Gal.2:2, Php.2:8; in transition to something new, Mat.1:18, 2:19, Luk.13:1, Jhn.7:14, Act.6:1, Rom.8:28, 1Co.7:1 8:1, al.; in explanatory parenthesis or addition, Jhn.3:19, Rom.5:8, 1Co.1:12, Eph.2:4, 5:32, al.; ὡς δέ, Jhn.2:9; καὶ . . . δέ, but also, Mat.10:18, Luk.1:76, Jhn.6:51, Rom.11:23, al.; καὶ ἐὰν δέ, yea even if, Jhn.8:16. __2. Adversative, but, on the other hand, prop., answering to a foregoing μέν (which see), and distinguishing a word or clause from one preceding (in NT most frequently without μέν; Bl., §77, 12): ἐὰν δέ, Mat.6:14, 23, al.; ἐγὼ (σὺ, etc.) δέ, Mat.5:22, 6:6, Mrk.8:29, al.; ὁ δέ, αὐτὸς δέ, Mrk.1:45, Luk.4:40, al.; after a negation, Mat.6:19, 20, Rom.3:4, 1Th.5:21, al. (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.
εστε
eimi
G1510
"to be"
Verb-PAI-2P
To be or exist, a basic verb used to describe something or someone, like God saying 'I am' in John 8:58.
Definition: εἰμί, with various uses and significations, like the English verb to be. __I. As substantive verb. __1. Of persons and things, to be, exist: Act.17:28, Jhn.1:1, 8:58, 17:5, al; ὁ ὢν καὶ ὁ ἦν (for past ptcp.), Rev.1:4, 8, 4:8, 11:17, 16:5 (see Swete, Ap., 5; M, Pr., 228); τὰ (μὴ) ὄντα, Rom.4:17, 1Co.1:28. __2. Of times, events, etc., to be, happen, take place: Mat.24:3, Mrk.14:2, 15:42, Luk.21:23, Jhn.4:6, 23, 5:10, al. __3. to be present, be in a place, have come: Mat.2:13, 15, Mrk.1:45, 5:21, 15:40, Luk.1:80, 5:29, Jhn.7:30, al.; before εἰς, Mrk.2:1; before ἐκ, (ἐξ), Mat.1:20, 21:25, Mrk.11:30, Jhn.3:31, al. __4. Impers., ἔστι, ἦν, etc.; __(a) there is (Fr. il y a), was, etc.: Mat.16:28, Luk.16:19, Jhn.3:1, 5:2, Rom.3:10, al.; with dative (of the possessor; Bl., §37, 3), Mat.16:22, Luk.1:7, Jhn.18.10, Rom.9:2, al.; ἔστιν ὅς, ὅστις (chiefly in pl), Mat.16:28, 19:2, Mrk.9:1, al.; __(b) with inf., = ἔξεστιν (which see), it is possible: Heb.9:5, 1Co.11:20, RV (but see ICC, in l.). __II. As copula uniting subject and predicate. __1. Expressing simply identity or equivalence: Mat.5:13, 14:15, Luk.1:18, 19, Jhn.1:1, 4:19, Rev.3:9, al. mult. __2. Explicative, as in parable, figure, type, etc.: Mat.13:19, 1Co.9:2, 10:4, 11:25, Gal.4:24, Rev.17:15, al.; ταῦτ᾽ ἔστιν, Mat.27:46, Mrk.7:2, Rom.7:18 al.; ὅ ἐστιν, Mrk.3:17, Col.1:24, Heb.7:2, al.; akin to this is the sacramental usage: Mat.26:26-28, Mrk.14:22, 24, Luk.22:19, 1Co.11:24 (see ICC on Mk, I Co, ll. with; DB, iii, 148 f.). __3. C. genitive: qual., etc., Mrk.5:42, Luk.3:23, 1Co.14:33, Heb.12:11, al.; part., 1Ti.1:20, 2Ti.1:15; poss., Mat.5:3, 10, Mrk.12:7, Luk.4:7; of service or partisanship, Rom.8:9, 1Co.1:12, 2Co.10:7, 2Ti.2:19. __4. C. dative (BL, §37, 3): Act.1:8, 9:15, Rom.4:12, 1Co.1:18, 2:14, Rev.21:7, al. __5. C. ptcp., as a periphrasis for the simple verb (Bl., §62, 1, 2; M, Pr., 225 ff.); __(a) with ptcp. pf. (cl.): Mat.10:30, Luk.9:32, Jhn.3:24, Act.21:35, 1Co.15:19, al; __(b) with ptcp. pr. (esp. in impf., as in Heb. and Aram.; Dalman, Words, 35 f.), Mat.7:29, Mrk.1:22, Luk.4:31, 14:1, Act.1:10, al. mult., id. for imper. (M, Pr., 180f., 182f.), with ellipsis of εἰμί, Rom.12:9, 10, Heb.13:5, al.; __(with) with ptcp. aor. (cl), Luk.23:9. __6. Seq. εἰς (cf. Heb. הָיָה לְ), a vernac. usage (M, Pr., 71): Mat.19:5, Mrk.10:8, Heb.8:10, al. __7. C. adv.: Mat.19:20, Mrk.4:26, Luk.18:11, al. __8. Ellipses; __(a) of the copula (Bl., §30, 3): Mat.8:29, 24:32, Jhn.21:22, 23, Heb.6:4, al.; __(b) of the predicate: ἐγώ εἰμί, Mat.14:27, Mrk.6:50, al.; absol. (cf. Deu.32:39; אֲנִי הוּא), Mrk.13:6, Jhn.4:26, al. (cf. ἄπ-, ἔν-, πάρ-, συμ-πάρ-, σύν-ειμι). (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 2123 NT verses. KJV: am, have been, X it is I, was See also: 1 Corinthians 1:2; 1 Corinthians 13:2; 1 Peter 1:6.
μαρτυρες
martus
G3144
"witness"
Noun-NPM
This word means a witness, someone who sees or experiences something and can testify to it. In the Bible, it appears in Matthew 18:16 and Acts 10:41. It can also refer to a martyr.
Definition: μάρτυς (Æolic μάρτυρ), -υρος, ὁ (also ἡ), [in LXX for עֵד ;] a witness: Act.10:41, 1Ti.6:12, 2Ti.2:2, Heb.12:1 (Westc., in l); in forensic sense, Mat.18:16 26:65, Mrk.14:63, Act.6:13 7:58, 2Co.13:1, 1Ti.5:19, Heb.10:28; with genitive obj., Luk.24:48, Act.1:22 2:32 3:15 5:32 10:39 26:16, 1Pe.5:1; with genitive poss., Act.1:8 13:31, Rev.11:3; with dative of person(s), Luk.11:48, Act.22:15; of Christ, Rev.1:5 3:14; of God, Rom.1:9, 2Co.1:23, Php.1:8, 1Th.2:5 2:10; of those who have witnessed for Christ by their death (in later Xn. lit., martyr: Swete, Ap., 35), Act.22:20, Rev.2:13 17:6.† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 34 NT verses. KJV: martyr, record, witness See also: 1 Peter 5:1; Acts 13:31; Hebrews 10:28.
τουτων
ohutos
G3778
"this/he/she/it"
Dem-GPN
This refers to a specific person or thing, like when Jesus says 'this is my body' in Matthew 26:26 and Mark 14:22.
Definition: οὗτος, αὕτη, τοῦτο, genitive, τούτου, ταύτης, τούτου, [in LXX chiefly for זֹאת ,זֶה ;] demonstr. pron. (related to ἐκεῖνος as hic to ille), this; __1. as subst., this one, he; __(a) absol.: Mat.3:17, Mrk.9:7, Luk.7:44, 45, Jhn.1:15, Act.2:15, al.; expressing contempt (cl.), Mat.13:55, 56, Mrk.6:2, 3, Jhn.6:42, al.; εἰς τοῦτο, Mrk.1:38, Rom.14:9; μετὰ τοῦτο (ταῦτα; V. Westc. on Jhn.5:1), Jhn.2:12 11:7, al.; __(b) epanaleptic (referring to what precedes): Mat.5:19, Mrk.3:35, Luk.9:48, Jhn.6:46, Rom.7:10, al.; __(with) proleptic (referring to what follows): before ἵνα (Bl., §69, 6), Luk.1:43, Jhn.3:19 (and freq.) 15:8, Rom.14:9, al.; before ὅτι, Luk.10:11, Jhn.9:3o, Act.24:14, Rom.2:3, al.; ὅπως, Rom.9:17; ἐάν, Jhn.13:35; __(d) special idioms: τοῦτο μὲν . . . τ. δέ (cl), partly . . . partly. Heb.10:33; καὶ τοῦτο (τοῦτον, ταῦτα), and that (him) too, Rom.13:11, 1Co.2:2, Heb.11:12; τοῦτ᾽ ἐστιν, Mat.27:46. __2. As adj., with subst.; __(a) with art. __(α) before the art.: Mat.12:32, Mrk.9:29, Luk.7:44, Jhn.4:15, Rom.11:24, Rev.19:9, al.; __(β) after the noun: Mat.3:9, Mrk.12:16, Luk.11:31, Jhn.4:13, Act.6:13, Rom.15:28, 1Co.1:20, Rev.2:24, al.; __(b) with subst. anarth. (with predicative force; Bl., §49, 4): Luk.1:36 2:2 24:21, Jhn.2:11 4:54 21:14, 2Co.13:1. (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 1281 NT verses. KJV: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who See also: 1 Corinthians 1:12; 1 Peter 2:20; 1 Peter 1:11.
Study Notes — Luke 24:48
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- Luke 24:48 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Luke 24:48
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 24:48
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 24:48
- Trapp's Commentary on Luke 24:48
- Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 24:48
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 24:48
- Cambridge Bible on Luke 24:48
- Barnes' Notes on Luke 24:48
- Whedon's Commentary on Luke 24:48
- Sermons on Luke 24:48
Context — Jesus Appears to the Disciples
46And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
47and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
48You are witnesses of these things.
49And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” 50When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 1:8 | But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” |
| 2 | Acts 2:32 | God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses. |
| 3 | Acts 13:31 | and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people. |
| 4 | Acts 5:32 | We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” |
| 5 | Acts 10:41 | not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. |
| 6 | Acts 10:39 | We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree, |
| 7 | Acts 3:15 | You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of the fact. |
| 8 | Acts 1:22 | beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.” |
| 9 | John 15:27 | And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning. |
| 10 | Acts 4:33 | With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. |
Luke 24:48 Summary
This verse is saying that the disciples, and by extension, all believers, are witnesses to the amazing things that Jesus has done. This means we have seen and experienced His love and power, and we are called to share this with others. Just like the disciples, we can be witnesses by sharing our own stories of how Jesus has worked in our lives, and by telling others about His death and resurrection, as seen in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8. By doing so, we can point others to the love and salvation that Jesus offers, and fulfill the Great Commission, as seen in Matthew 28:18-20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a witness of these things?
To be a witness of these things means to have seen and experienced the events of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and to be called to share this testimony with others, as seen in Acts 1:8 and 1 Corinthians 15:3-8.
Why is it important to be a witness of these things?
Being a witness of these things is important because it allows us to share the good news of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection with others, and to call them to repentance and faith, as seen in Luke 24:47 and Matthew 28:18-20.
How can we be effective witnesses of these things?
We can be effective witnesses of these things by relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, as promised in Luke 24:49, and by being obedient to the Great Commission, as seen in Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8.
What is the relationship between being a witness and receiving the promise of the Father?
According to Luke 24:48-49, being a witness of these things is closely tied to receiving the promise of the Father, which is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, as seen in Acts 2:1-4 and Joel 2:28-32.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be a witness of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection in my daily life?
- How can I rely more heavily on the power of the Holy Spirit to be an effective witness?
- What are some fears or obstacles that might be holding me back from being a witness, and how can I overcome them?
- How can I use my unique experiences and testimony to share the gospel with others?
Gill's Exposition on Luke 24:48
And ye are witnesses of these things. As they were witnesses of the truth of his humanity, having seen, and heard, and handled him, both before, and after his resurrection from the dead, and of all
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 24:48
And ye are witnesses of these things. And ye are witnesses of these things (see the notes at Acts 1:8; Acts 1:22).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 24:48
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Trapp's Commentary on Luke 24:48
48 And ye are witnesses of these things. Ver. 48. And ye are witnesses] Therefore prepare to preach the Gospel to every creature. And take it for a singular seal of my love, that notwithstanding your late shameful defection and deserting of me, I shall yet employ you as my witnesses, and make use of your ministry.
Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 24:48
(48) Ye are witnesses of these things.—Here again we have a link connecting the Gospel with the Acts, the key-note of which, especially in the earlier chapters, is that the disciples are to be “witnesses” of their Lord’s work and teaching, and above all of His resurrection (Acts 1:8; Acts 1:22; Acts 2:32; Acts 3:15; Acts 5:32). Behold, I send the promise of my Father . . .—As far as St. Luke’s Gospel is concerned, the promise thus referred to would seem to be that of Luk 11:13. The discourses preserved by St. John show, however, that there had been the more recent and more definite promise of the Comforter (John 14:16; John 15:26), and so far St. Luke’s report, vague as it is, presents an undesigned coincidence. Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem.—Again we have a parallelism with Acts 1:4. The omission of all reference to the return of the disciples to Galilee is at first startling, but it, at least, proves the entire independence of St. Luke’s Gospel, and it may be explained on the very natural supposition that he had no knowledge of further details at this stage of his history, and would not construct a narrative with invented ones. Until ye be endued with power from on high.—The Greek word is probably to be taken with more of its original meaning than is conveyed by the English.
The disciples were to be invested—i.e., clothed upon—with a new power, which was to be as the new garb in which their old nature and its gifts were to manifest themselves, purified and strengthened, but not losing their identity. It is noticeable that this is a very favourite thought with St. Paul. Men “put on” Christ (Galatians 3:27), the “new man” (Ephesians 4:24). In the risen life they are clothed with, and put on, incorruption (1 Corinthians 15:53-54; 2 Corinthians 5:2-4). The word is not used, in its figurative spiritual sense, by any other New Testament writer.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 24:48
Verse 48. Ye are witnesses of these things.] He gave them a full commission to proclaim these glad tidings of peace and salvation to a lost world. The disciples were witnesses not only that Christ had suffered and rose again from the dead; but also that he opens the understanding by the inspiration of his Spirit, that he gives repentance, that he pardons sin, and purifies from all unrighteousness, and that he is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come unto the knowledge of the truth and be saved. And these are the things of which their successors in the Gospel ministry must bear witness. As far as a man steadily and affectionately proclaims these doctrines, so far God will bless his labour to the salvation of those who hear him. But no man can with any propriety bear witness of that grace that saves the soul, whose own soul is not saved by that grace.
Cambridge Bible on Luke 24:48
48. ye are witnesses] John 15:27. How prominent in the minds of the Apostles was this ministry of witness may be seen from Acts 1:8; Acts 2:32; Acts 3:15; Acts 4:33; Acts 5:30-32, &c.
Barnes' Notes on Luke 24:48
Are witnesses of these things - Of my life, my sufferings, my death, and my resurrection.
Whedon's Commentary on Luke 24:48
48. Witnesses—See notes on Luke 1:2.
Sermons on Luke 24:48
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The Urgency and Supremacy of the Great Commission by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the Great Commission and how it should be lived out in our lives. He encourages the audience to not just view this as a mis |
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We Must Be a People Marked by the Presence of God by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of experiencing the power of God rather than relying on human wisdom. He encourages the congregation to hunger for the power o |
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He's All I Need by Ray Melton | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of two disciples traveling to a village called Emmaus. Jesus joins them on their journey and begins to explain to them the scriptu |
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The Commission of the Church by Steve Gallagher | This sermon introduces the book of Acts, highlighting the transition from the life of Jesus to the birth of the early church. It emphasizes the central role of Jesus Christ and the |
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Why We Need the Holy Spirit Today by Gary Osborne | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing the mission given to believers by Jesus Christ. He highlights that being part of God's family means having a purp |
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Of One Heart and Soul by J. Frank Norris | J. Frank Norris preaches about the unity and power of believers in the early church, emphasizing the importance of being of one heart and one soul in faith, testimony, and giving. |
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Preaching of Barnabas by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome recounts his encounter with Barnabas, a Hebrew disciple of Jesus, who shared firsthand accounts of witnessing the miracles and teachings of the Son of God. Barnabas |