Bible verse
But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
Luke 24:37 · BSB
The verses around it, from Luke 24.
33 And they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, gathered together
34 and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!”
35 Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.
36 While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
37 But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
38 “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?
39 Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”
40 And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and feet.
41 While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
KJV
But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
ASV
But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit.
ERV
But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit.
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