Luke 24:37

37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost.

Luke 24:37 in Other Translations

KJV
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
ESV
37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit.
NLT
37 But the whole group was startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost!
MSG
37 They thought they were seeing a ghost and were scared half to death.
CSB
37 But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost.

Luke 24:37 In-Context

35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost.
38 He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?
39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

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