Key Figures — Luke 24

5 figures

Jesus
Risen Savior and Teacher
Jesus is resurrected from the dead, appears to His disciples, and explains the Scriptures concerning Himself, fulfilling His role as the Messiah.
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The Women at the Tomb
Witnesses of the Resurrection
The women, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, discover the empty tomb and are the first to hear of Jesus' resurrection from the angels.
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Cleopas and the Other Disciple
Disciples on the Road to Emmaus
Cleopas and another disciple encounter the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus, where He explains the Scriptures to them, revealing Himself in the breaking of bread.
Related passages
- Luke 24:13-35 (Road to Emmaus)
The Eleven Disciples
Apostles and Witnesses of the Resurrection
The eleven disciples are gathered when Jesus appears to them, showing His wounds and eating with them to prove His physical resurrection.
Related passages
- Matthew 28 (Jesus appears to the disciples)
- John 20 (Jesus appears to the disciples)
Peter
Apostle and Witness of the Resurrection
Peter is specifically mentioned as having seen the risen Jesus, affirming his role as a key witness and leader among the apostles.
Related passages
- 1 Corinthians 15:5 (Jesus appears to Peter)
- Acts 2 (Peter's sermon on the resurrection)

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