It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
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- WEB When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were locked where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the middle, and said to them, “Peace be to you.”
- KJV Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
- NKJV Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
- NASB Now when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were together due to fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and *said to them, “Peace be to you.”
- NLT That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said.
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That evening the risen Jesus appears among the fearful disciples and says, 'Peace be to you.' He brings real peace through his resurrection.
Overview
Despite locked doors, Jesus stands among them, demonstrating the reality and freedom of his risen body. His greeting 'Peace be to you' is more than a customary blessing; it is the peace secured by his finished work on the cross (cf. Romans 5:1). His presence turns fear into the beginning of joy and assurance.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 22
- John 20:26Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Luke 24:36–49While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
- John 20:21Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
- Eph 2:14For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility
- John 7:13Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.
- 2 Th 3:16Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
- Mark 16:14Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen.
- John 16:33I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
- Ps 85:8–10I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.
- Rev 1:4John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne,
- 1 Cor 15:5and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve.
- Rom 15:33The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.
- Isa 57:18–19I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,
- John 16:22So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
- Matt 10:13If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
- John 14:19–23In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.
- Eph 6:23Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Heb 7:2and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”
- Phil 1:2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Matt 18:20For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
- Neh 6:10–11Later, I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his house. He said: “Let us meet at the house of God inside the temple. Let us shut the temple doors because they are coming to kill you—by night they are coming to kill you!”
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