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Luke 24:5 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Luke 24:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 24 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? the living: or, him that liveth”
Luke 24:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 24:5
The angels ask: 'Why seek ye the living among the dead?' (τί ζητεῖτε τὸν ζῶντα μετὰ τῶν νεκρῶν;). This rhetorical question rebukes the women's expectation to find Jesus' corpse and announces the resurrection. The present participle 'zōnta' (ζῶντα, the living one) contrasts with 'nekrōn' (νεκρῶν, the dead)—Jesus is not merely resurrected but is Life itself. The question implies the resurrection should not surprise those who heard Jesus' predictions (vv.6-7). The empty tomb and angelic announcement become the first gospel proclamation: He is risen. This transforms Christianity from philosophy or...
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Cross-References for Luke 24:5
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“they saw a young man sitting on the right side”
“and behold”
“and his clothing white as snow.”
“who was dead”
“and fear fell upon him.”
“one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth”
“Greatly beloved man, don't be afraid: peace be to you, be strong, yes, be strong. When he spoke to me”
“Daniel”
“he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God coming to him”
“I was frightened”