Luke 24:20 kjv
And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.
Luke 24:20 nkjv
and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him.
Luke 24:20 niv
The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him;
Luke 24:20 esv
and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him.
Luke 24:20 nlt
But our leading priests and other religious leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and they crucified him.
Luke 24 20 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 24:13 | Jesus walks with two disciples. | fulfillment |
| Luke 24:18 | One disciple asks Jesus if he is the only visitor to Jerusalem. | expectation of redemption |
| Luke 24:21 | The disciples express their hope that Jesus was the redeemer. | centrality of redemption |
| Luke 24:25 | Jesus calls them foolish for not believing the prophets. | prophetic understanding |
| Acts 1:6 | Disciples ask if Jesus will restore the kingdom to Israel. | similar misunderstanding |
| John 1:49 | Nathanael confesses Jesus as King of Israel. | acknowledgment of kingship |
| John 6:15 | People want to make Jesus king by force. | desire for political messiah |
| John 11:27 | Martha declares Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. | Messianic confession |
| Acts 2:36 | God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ. | exaltation of Christ |
| Isa 40:9-10 | Zion, bring good tidings; Jerusalem, lift up your voice. | Old Testament hope |
| Isa 42:1-4 | Servant song points to a Suffering Servant. | foreshadowing of Christ's work |
| Isa 53:5 | Christ was wounded for our transgressions. | atoning sacrifice |
| Psa 22:6 | I am a worm and not a man, scorned by all. | suffering foreshadowed |
| Psa 22:10-12 | I am poured out like water; my strength is dried up. | Christ's suffering described |
| Psa 110:4 | You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. | priestly role, not just kingly |
| Zech 9:9 | Jerusalem's king comes, humble and riding on a donkey. | meek kingship prophesied |
| Acts 3:21 | Jesus whom heaven must receive until the time of restoration. | ultimate restoration |
| Romans 8:17 | Heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him. | suffering and glory connected |
| 2 Tim 2:11 | If we die with him, we shall also live with him. | death and resurrection theme |
| 1 Pet 1:11 | The Spirit of Christ indicated what was to come. | prophetic insight |
| 1 Cor 15:3-4 | Christ died for our sins and was raised on the third day. | core gospel message |
Luke 24 verses
Luke 24 20 Meaning
The disciples on the road to Emmaus explain to the stranger (Jesus) that they had hoped he was the one who would redeem Israel. This reveals their misunderstanding of Jesus' messianic role, expecting political and military liberation rather than spiritual salvation through his death and resurrection.
Luke 24 20 Context
The events described occur on the same day as Jesus' resurrection. Two disciples are walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, disheartened by Jesus' crucifixion. They discuss the recent events, specifically Jesus of Nazareth, whom they believed was a prophet mighty in deed and word. Their hope was that he would be the one to redeem Israel, meaning they expected him to deliver them from Roman oppression. Jesus joins them, unrecognized, and listens to their story. This verse encapsulates their prior expectation before their understanding of his mission was corrected by encountering the risen Christ.
Luke 24 20 Word Analysis
- ἡμεῖς (hemeis): We. Emphasizes their collective sentiment and expectation.
- ἠλπίζαμεν (elpizomen): We were hoping / were expecting. The imperfect tense indicates a continuous or persistent hope that has now been dashed by Jesus' death. This was an active, sustained expectation.
- ὁ͂ς (hos): Who. Refers back to Jesus of Nazareth.
- ἦν (ēn): was.
- μέλλων (mellōn): about to / would. This participle, often used with "ēn" to form a future-in-the-past, highlights the active, unfolding nature of their expectation concerning Jesus' future actions.
- λυτρώσασθαι (lutrōsasthai): to redeem / to set free. The infinitive shows the intended action. It implies purchasing freedom or deliverance. This term in the Old Testament (Hebrew: ga'al) often refers to redemption from slavery or sin, sometimes by a kinsman-redeemer. Their expectation was for national, political redemption from Rome.
- τὸν Ἱσραήλ (ton Israēl): Israel. Specifically refers to the nation of Israel, their people and political entity.
Words Group Analysis:
- "we were hoping, who was about to redeem Israel": This phrase encapsulates their hope for a national, political liberator. The emphasis is on "redeem Israel" in a earthly, kingdom sense, a common expectation of the Messiah among Jewish people at that time, as seen in the historical context of Roman occupation.
Luke 24 20 Bonus Section
The concept of redemption (lutrosis) in the New Testament often carries the dual meaning of liberation from sin and future eschatological deliverance. While these disciples focused on the immediate political aspect, their hope pointed towards God's ultimate redemptive plan for His people, a plan Jesus accomplished and will fully realize. The expectation of a national liberator was deeply ingrained in Jewish culture, fueled by prophecies that spoke of political restoration. However, Jesus' ministry consistently pointed towards a spiritual kingdom, a truth only fully grasped after His resurrection.
Luke 24 20 Commentary
The disciples' statement reveals a widespread misconception of the Messiah's role: a political and military leader who would overthrow Rome. They correctly identified Jesus as a prophet but misunderstood the nature of his mission. Their hope was placed on earthly redemption, not the spiritual and eternal salvation He would bring through His sacrifice. This highlights the spiritual blindness even close followers experienced until enlightened by the resurrected Christ and the Word. The true redemption Christ accomplished was from sin and death, not just Roman tyranny. Their hope, though misplaced in its focus, was fundamentally anchored in God's promises for Israel's ultimate deliverance, which Jesus fulfilled in a way they hadn't anticipated.