Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” New Living Translation Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy and wonder. Then he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” English Standard Version And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” Berean Standard Bible While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” Berean Literal Bible And in their still disbelieving from joy and wondering, He said to them, “Have you⁺ anything here to eat?” King James Bible And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? New King James Version But while they still did not believe for joy, and marveled, He said to them, “Have you any food here?” New American Standard Bible While they still could not believe it because of their joy and astonishment, He said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” NASB 1995 While they still could not believe it because of their joy and amazement, He said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” NASB 1977 And while they still could not believe it for joy and were marveling, He said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” Legacy Standard Bible And while they still were not believing because of their joy and were still marveling, He said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” Amplified Bible While they still did not believe it because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” Berean Annotated Bible While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you⁺ have anything here to eat? Christian Standard Bible But while they still were amazed and in disbelief because of their joy, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible But while they still were amazed and unbelieving because of their joy, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” American Standard Version And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here anything to eat? Contemporary English Version The disciples were so glad and amazed that they could not believe it. Jesus then asked them, "Do you have something to eat?" English Revised Version And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here anything to eat? GOD'S WORD® Translation The disciples were overcome with joy and amazement because this seemed too good to be true. Then Jesus asked them, "Do you have anything to eat?" Good News Translation They still could not believe, they were so full of joy and wonder; so he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" International Standard Version Even though they were still skeptical due to their joy and astonishment, Jesus asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" NET Bible And while they still could not believe it (because of their joy) and were amazed, he said to them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" New Heart English Bible While they still did not believe for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" Webster's Bible Translation And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said to them, Have ye here any thing for food? Weymouth New Testament But, while they still could not believe it for joy and were full of astonishment, He asked them, "Have you any food here?" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhile they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” World English Bible While they still didn’t believe for joy, and wondered, he said to them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand while they are not believing from the joy, and wondering, He said to them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” Berean Literal Bible And in their still disbelieving from joy and wondering, He said to them, “Have you⁺ anything here to eat?” Young's Literal Translation and while they are not believing from the joy, and wondering, he said to them, 'Have ye anything here to eat?' Smith's Literal Translation And yet they not believing from joy, and wondering, he said to them, Have ye any food here? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut while they yet believed not, and wondered for joy, he said: Have you any thing to eat? Catholic Public Domain Version Then, while they were still in disbelief and in wonder out of joy, he said, “Do you have anything here to eat?” New American Bible While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, “Have you anything here to eat?” New Revised Standard Version While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as they still did not believe because of their joy, and they were bewildered, he said to them, Have you anything here to eat? Aramaic Bible in Plain English Even until this moment they did not believe because of their joy, and they were awe-stricken. He said to them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd while they did not believe as yet for joy, and were astonished, he said to them: Have you any thing here to eat? Godbey New Testament And they still disbelieving from joy, and wondering, He said to them, Haweis New Testament But when they still could not credit it for joy, and marvelled, he said unto them, Have ye here any thing eatable? Mace New Testament but as they were diffident of so joyful an event, and still in amaze, he said to them, have you any thing here to eat? Weymouth New Testament But, while they still could not believe it for joy and were full of astonishment, He asked them, "Have you any food here?" Worrell New Testament And, while they still disbelieved for joy, and marvelled, He said to them, Worsley New Testament But they not yet believing for joy, and being amazed, He said to them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Appears to the Disciples…40And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and feet. 41While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish,… Cross References While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, Matthew 28:8 So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. John 20:20 After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Mark 16:11-14 And when they heard that Jesus was alive and she had seen Him, they did not believe it. / After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country. / And they went back and reported it to the rest, but they did not believe them either. … He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” John 21:9-13 When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread. / Jesus told them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” / So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn. … Acts 10:41 not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. John 21:5 So He called out to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” “No,” they answered. John 20:19-20 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. / After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Matthew 28:9-10 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. / “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.” Mark 16:14 Later, 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. Acts 1:3 After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 15:5-7 and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. / After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. / Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles. John 20:26-29 Eight 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.” / Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” / Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!” … Matthew 14:26-27 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. / But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” Mark 6:49-50 but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost— / for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” John 6:19-20 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” Genesis 18:1-8 Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. … Treasury of Scripture And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said to them, Have you here any meat? believe. Genesis 45:26-28 And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not… Job 9:16 If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice. Psalm 126:1,2 A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream… Have. John 21:5,10-13 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No… Jump to Previous Amazement Astonishment Believe Believed Believing Disbelieved Doubt Eat Food Full Joy Meat Wonder Wondered WonderingJump to Next Amazement Astonishment Believe Believed Believing Disbelieved Doubt Eat Food Full Joy Meat Wonder Wondered WonderingLuke 24 1. Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.9. They report it to others. 13. Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus; 36. afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief; 47. gives them a charge; 49. promises the Holy Spirit; 50. and so ascends into heaven. While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement This phrase captures the disciples' complex emotional state upon encountering the risen Christ. Their disbelief is not rooted in skepticism but in the overwhelming joy and astonishment at seeing Jesus alive. This reflects the human tendency to struggle with accepting miraculous events, even when they fulfill divine promises. The disciples' reaction is consistent with human nature, as seen in other biblical accounts where individuals are initially incredulous when confronted with divine intervention (e.g., Sarah's laughter in Genesis 18:12). The joy and amazement also highlight the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecies about His resurrection (Luke 9:22, 18:33), underscoring the reality of His victory over death. He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe resurrected Lord who appears to His disciples, demonstrating His physical resurrection by asking for food. 2. The Disciples The followers of Jesus who are gathered together, experiencing a mix of disbelief, joy, and amazement at His resurrection. 3. Jerusalem The city where these events take place, significant as the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. 4. The Upper Room The likely setting for this appearance, a place of gathering and fellowship for the disciples. 5. The Resurrection The pivotal event of Jesus rising from the dead, confirming His victory over sin and death. Teaching Points The Reality of the ResurrectionJesus' request for food underscores the physical reality of His resurrection. This is not a ghostly apparition but a bodily resurrection, affirming the hope of our future resurrection. Joy and Amazement in Faith The disciples' reaction of joy and amazement, mixed with disbelief, reflects the human struggle to comprehend divine realities. Faith often involves moving beyond what we can fully understand. Jesus Meets Us in Our Doubts Jesus' approach to the disciples' disbelief is gentle and understanding. He provides tangible evidence to strengthen their faith, reminding us that He meets us where we are. The Importance of Fellowship The setting of this encounter in a communal gathering highlights the importance of fellowship among believers, especially in times of doubt and uncertainty. The Continuity of Jesus' Ministry By eating with His disciples, Jesus continues the practice of table fellowship, symbolizing acceptance, community, and the ongoing mission of the Church. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 24:41?2. How does Luke 24:41 demonstrate Jesus' physical resurrection to the disciples? 3. Why do you think Jesus asked for food in Luke 24:41? 4. How does this verse connect to Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? 5. What doubts do you struggle with, and how can this verse strengthen faith? 6. How can we apply Jesus' approach to addressing doubts in our lives? 7. How does Luke 24:41 challenge the belief in Jesus' physical resurrection? 8. Why were the disciples still in disbelief despite Jesus' presence in Luke 24:41? 9. What does Luke 24:41 reveal about human doubt in the face of divine evidence? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 24? 11. What happened on the road to Emmaus with Jesus? 12. Mark 14:25 – If Jesus vowed not to drink wine again until God’s kingdom, why do some passages suggest he ate and drank after his resurrection? 13. What evidence supports Jesus Christ's resurrection? 14. What was the nature of Jesus' physical body? What Does Luke 24:41 Mean While they were still in disbeliefThey could see Jesus standing right in front of them (Luke 24:36-40), yet their minds lagged behind their eyes. • Earlier that day, the women’s report had been dismissed as “nonsense” (Luke 24:11). • Thomas would echo this hesitation a week later (John 20:24-25). • Mark notes that Jesus later “rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart” (Mark 16:14), showing that doubt is taken seriously, but not unforgivably. The scene reminds us that even sincere followers sometimes struggle to embrace the very miracle they have hoped for. Because of their joy and amazement Disbelief here is not cold skepticism; it is the stunned reaction of hearts overwhelmed. • Psalm 126:1-2 speaks of those who were “like those who dream” when the Lord restored Zion—too good to be true, yet it was. • When Peter was freed from prison, the believers “were astounded” and at first left him outside the gate (Acts 12:13-16). • Joy can be so intense that it momentarily freezes reason. The disciples are caught between what they know and what they feel. He asked them Jesus does not scold; He shepherds. • Just as God called, “Where are you?” in Genesis 3:9, here the risen Lord draws near with a simple question. • At the Sea of Galilee He will ask, “Children, do you have any fish?” (John 21:5), again meeting them in the familiar. • Revelation 3:20 pictures Him still knocking and inviting shared meals. Our Savior pursues relationship, not mere proof-texts. Do you have anything here to eat? The question serves at least three purposes: 1. Physical evidence – He immediately eats broiled fish before them (Luke 24:42-43), underscoring that His resurrection is bodily, not ghostly (Luke 24:39; Acts 1:3). 2. Prophetic fulfillment – The risen Christ is the “firstfruits” of those who sleep (1 Corinthians 15:20). By eating, He previews the tangible life awaiting believers (Philippians 3:21). 3. Shared fellowship – Throughout His ministry, table fellowship signaled acceptance (Luke 5:29-32; 15:2). Even in glory, He seeks to dine with His people, foreshadowing the Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9). summary Luke 24:41 captures a beautiful tension: the disciples’ hearts race with glad disbelief, and Jesus meets them right there. He gently bridges the gap between wonder and faith by doing something as ordinary—and as extraordinary—as asking for dinner. In that simple request He proves His bodily resurrection, fulfills prophecy, and invites ongoing fellowship. The verse reassures us that our risen Lord is both gloriously real and graciously near, turning our stunned amazement into confident, joyful belief. (41) While they yet believed not for joy.--We again note St. Luke's characteristic tendency to psychological analysis. As men sleep for sorrow (Luke 22:45), so they disbelieve for very joy. What is brought before their eyes is too good to be true.Have ye here any meat?--Literally, anything to eat, any food. Here again there is an agreement with St. John (21:5). A new crucial test is given of the reality of the resurrection-body. It could be no shadow or spectre that thus asked for food. This we all feel; but the further question, whether there was not only the power to receive food, but a life in any sense dependent upon the laws which govern the bodily life of men, leads us into a region of problems which we cannot solve, and on which it is profitless to dwell. What seems suggested is a spiritual existence capable, by an act of volition, of assuming, in greater or less measure, the conditions of corporeal. We note how the Apostles dwelt afterwards on what now occurred as a proof of their Lord's resurrection. They had "eaten and drunk with Him" (Acts 10:41). Verses 41, 42. - And while they yet believed not for joy. The awful joy of the disciples now was something too. deep for words, even for calm belief. St. John records it, too, with simple pathos. "Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord." This was the fulfilment of his promise to them, when, full of sadness, they were listening to him that last solemn Passover evening in the upper room. "Ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you" (John 16:22). In after-days, as John preached and taught in his old age, how the remembrance of that hour must have stirred in his heart when he thus wrote of it! Have ye here any meat? And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. The Master would not permit this state of wondering ecstasy to continue; so he changes the current of their thoughts by thus descending into the region of everyday life, at the same time powerfully demonstrating by this further proof that, though changed, his resurrection, body was no mere Docetic semblance, no phantom, but that he could eat if he chose. The next sentence (ver. 43) tells simply how he took the food, and ate before them. The fish and honeycomb which they gave him no doubt formed the staple of their evening meal. Fish was part of the common food of the disciples - we see this from the miracles of the five thousand and the four thousand, and also from the narrative of John 21:9. Honey, we know, in Canaan, the laud flowing with milk and honey, was common enough to enter into the diet of the poor (compare, among many passages, Exodus 3:8, 17; Deuteronomy 26:9, 15; Jeremiah 11:5; Isaiah 7:15, 22; Matthew 3:4).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Whileδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. they αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. were still in disbelief ἀπιστούντων (apistountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 569: To be unfaithful, disbelieve, refuse belief, prove false. From apistos; to be unbelieving, i.e. disbelieve, or disobey. because of ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [their] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. joy χαρᾶς (charas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 5479: Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. amazement, θαυμαζόντων (thaumazontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2296: (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire. He asked εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Do you have Ἔχετέ (Echete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. anything τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. here ἐνθάδε (enthade) Adverb Strong's 1759: Here, in this place. From a prolonged form of en; properly, within, i.e. here, hither. to eat?” βρώσιμον (brōsimon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1034: Eatable, suitable for food. From brosis; eatable. 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