36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. |
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. |
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? |
39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. |
40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. |
41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? |
42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. |
43 And he took it, and did eat before them. |
44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. |
45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, |
46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: |
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. |
48 And ye are witnesses of these things. |
49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. |
50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. |
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. |
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: |
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. |
