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They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. <a href="/nlt/luke/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> They said his body was missing, and they had seen angels who told them Jesus is alive! <a href="/esv/luke/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. <a href="/bsb/luke/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive. <a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and not having found His body, they came declaring to have also seen a vision of angels, who say He is alive. <a href="/kjv/luke/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. <a href="/nkjv/luke/24.htm">New King James Version</a> When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive. <a href="/nasb_/luke/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and did not find His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive. <a href="/nasb/luke/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> and did not find His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive. <a href="/nasb77/luke/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and did not find His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive. <a href="/lsb/luke/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and not finding His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive. <a href="/amp/luke/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and they did not find His body. Then they came back, saying that they had even seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive! <a href="/csb/luke/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and when they didn’t find his body, they came and reported that they had seen a vision of angels who said he was alive. <a href="/hcsb/luke/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and when they didn&#8217t find His body, they came and reported that they had seen a vision of angels who said He was alive. <a href="/asv/luke/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> and when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. <a href="/cev/luke/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> but did not find the body of Jesus. They came back, saying they had seen a vision of angels who told them that he is alive. <a href="/erv/luke/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> and when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. <a href="/gwt/luke/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and didn't find his body. They told us that they had seen angels who said that he's alive. <a href="/gnt/luke/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> but could not find his body. They came back saying they had seen a vision of angels who told them that he is alive. <a href="/isv/luke/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> and didn't find his body there, so they came back and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who were saying that he was alive. <a href="/msb/luke/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive. <a href="/net/luke/24.htm">NET Bible</a> and when they did not find his body, they came back and said they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. <a href="/nheb/luke/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and when they did not find his body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. <a href="/wbt/luke/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. <a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and, finding that His body was not there, they came and declared to us that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive. <a href="/web/luke/24.htm">World English Bible</a> and when they didn’t find his body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having not found His body, they came, saying to have also seen an apparition of messengers who say He is alive, <a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and not having found His body, they came declaring to have also seen a vision of angels, who say He is alive. <a href="/ylt/luke/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and not having found his body, they came, saying also to have seen an apparition of messengers, who say he is alive, <a href="/slt/luke/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And not finding his body, they came, saying also to have seen a vision of messengers, who say he is living.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And not finding his body, came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who say that he is alive. <a href="/cpdv/luke/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and, having not found his body, they returned, saying that they had even seen a vision of Angels, who said that he is alive. <a href="/nabre/luke/24.htm">New American Bible</a> and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when his body was not found, they came, and said to us, We saw angels there, and they said that he is alive. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they did not find his body, they came and they were telling us, 'We saw Angels there', and they were saying of him, 'He is alive.'<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> for they found not his body, and came and told that they had seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. <a href="/godbey/luke/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and not seeing His body, came, saying, they had also seen a vision of angels, who say that He is alive. <a href="/haweis/luke/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and not finding his body, came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who told them that he was alive. <a href="/mace/luke/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and not finding his body there, they came to tell us, that they had seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. <a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and, finding that His body was not there, they came and declared to us that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive. <a href="/worrell/luke/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and, not finding His body, they came, saying that they had seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive! <a href="/worsley/luke/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and not finding his body there, came and said likewise that they had seen a vision of angels, who said He was alive. <a href="/parallel/luke/24-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9635" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/24.htm">The Road to Emmaus</a> …22Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, 23<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurousai (V-APA-NFP) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">they did not find</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōma (N-ANS) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">body.</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- To come, go. ">They came</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legousai (V-PPA-NFP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and told us</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: heōrakenai (V-RNA) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">they had seen</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3701.htm" title="3701: optasian (N-AFS) -- A vision, supernatural appearance. From a presumed derivative of optanomai; visuality, i.e. an apparition.">a vision</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelōn (N-GMP) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">of angels,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hoi (RelPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">said that</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2198.htm" title="2198: zēn (V-PNA) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.">was alive.</a> 24Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had described. But Him they did not see.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Matthew 28:5-7</a> But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. / Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.” <a href="/mark/16-6.htm">Mark 16:6-7</a> But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him. / But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him, just as He told you.’” <a href="/john/20-12.htm">John 20:12-14</a> and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet. / “Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.” / When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus. <a href="/acts/2-24.htm">Acts 2:24</a> But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-4.htm">1 Corinthians 15:4-5</a> that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, / and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. <a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Romans 6:4</a> We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, <a href="/acts/13-30.htm">Acts 13:30-31</a> But God raised Him from the dead, / and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a> But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. <a href="/romans/8-11.htm">Romans 8:11</a> And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a> From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Mark 9:9</a> As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus admonished them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. <a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-22</a> Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. ... <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Acts 10:40-41</a> God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen— / 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. <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10</a> I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/20-38.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/luke/20-36.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/mark/6-49.htm">Apparition</a> <a href="/luke/24-22.htm">Body</a> <a href="/luke/22-57.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/luke/24-3.htm">Find</a> <a href="/luke/19-48.htm">Finding</a> <a href="/luke/24-3.htm">Found</a> <a href="/luke/20-36.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Vision</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/4-51.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/john/1-51.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/matthew/14-26.htm">Apparition</a> <a href="/john/2-21.htm">Body</a> <a href="/john/1-18.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/john/1-41.htm">Find</a> <a href="/john/1-43.htm">Finding</a> <a href="/luke/24-24.htm">Found</a> <a href="/john/1-51.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/acts/7-31.htm">Vision</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 24</div>1. <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">They report it to others.</a> 13. <a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;</a> 36. <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">gives them a charge;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">promises the Holy Spirit;</a> 50. <a href="/luke/24-50.htm">and so ascends into heaven.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>but they did not find His body. This phrase highlights the empty tomb, a central element of the resurrection narrative. The absence of Jesus' body is significant as it fulfills His prophecy of rising on the third day (<a href="/luke/9-22.htm">Luke 9:22</a>). The empty tomb is a cornerstone of Christian faith, affirming the belief in Jesus' victory over death. Historically, the tomb was located outside Jerusalem, and its emptiness was confirmed by multiple witnesses, adding credibility to the resurrection account.They came and told us This refers to the women who first visited the tomb, as described earlier in <a href="/luke/24.htm">Luke 24</a>. In the cultural context of the time, women were not considered reliable witnesses, yet the Gospel accounts consistently highlight their role in discovering the empty tomb. This detail underscores the authenticity of the narrative, as it would be unlikely to invent a story with women as primary witnesses if it were fabricated.they had seen a vision of angels, The appearance of angels is a common biblical motif, often signifying divine intervention or revelation. In this context, the angels serve as messengers confirming Jesus' resurrection. The presence of angels at the tomb connects to other significant biblical events where angels appear, such as the annunciation to Mary (<a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Luke 1:26-38</a>) and the announcement of Jesus' birth to the shepherds (<a href="/luke/2-8.htm">Luke 2:8-14</a>).who said that Jesus was alive. This declaration is the crux of the Christian message: Jesus' resurrection. It fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a>, which speaks of God not allowing His Holy One to see decay. The resurrection is also a type of Christ's victory over sin and death, prefigured in events like Jonah's three days in the belly of the fish (<a href="/matthew/12-40.htm">Matthew 12:40</a>). The affirmation that Jesus is alive is foundational for the hope of eternal life promised to believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_women_at_the_tomb.htm">The Women at the Tomb</a> These were the first witnesses to the empty tomb. They had gone to anoint Jesus' body but found the tomb empty. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_empty_tomb.htm">The Empty Tomb</a> The place where Jesus was laid after His crucifixion, now found empty by the women, signifying His resurrection. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_angels.htm">The Angels</a> Heavenly messengers who appeared to the women, delivering the message that Jesus had risen from the dead. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who were informed by the women about the empty tomb and the angelic vision. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events took place, central to the account of Jesus' death and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Reality of the Resurrection</a> The empty tomb and the angelic message confirm the truth of Jesus' resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_the_resurrection_narrative.htm">The Role of Women in the Resurrection Narrative</a> Women were the first to witness and proclaim the resurrection, highlighting their important role in God's plan. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_unseen.htm">Faith in the Unseen</a> The disciples had to believe the women's report and the angelic vision without seeing Jesus themselves, teaching us to trust in God's promises even when we cannot see. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_witnessing.htm">The Importance of Witnessing</a> Just as the women shared the news of the resurrection, we are called to be witnesses of Christ's resurrection in our lives. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_resurrection.htm">Hope in the Resurrection</a> The resurrection assures us of victory over death and the promise of eternal life, providing hope and encouragement in our daily walk.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 24</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_holy_angels.htm">What defines holy angels?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospels_differ_on_tomb_visitors.htm">Why do different Gospel accounts have conflicting reports on who was at Jesus' tomb?</a> <a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</a> <a href="/q/who_is_friedrich_nietzsche.htm">What is the origin of angels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) A vision of angels.--The word for "vision" is used of what Zacharias saw in the Temple (<a href="/luke/1-22.htm" title="And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned to them, and remained speechless.">Luke 1:22</a>), of the "visions" of which St. Paul was tempted to boast (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm" title="It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.">2Corinthians 12:1</a>). It does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament. <a href="/commentaries/luke/24-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>but καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they did not find εὑροῦσαι (heurousai) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. body. σῶμα (sōma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. They came ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. [and] told [us] λέγουσαι (legousai) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. they had seen ἑωρακέναι (heōrakenai) Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. a vision ὀπτασίαν (optasian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> A vision, supernatural appearance. From a presumed derivative of optanomai; visuality, i.e. an apparition. of angels ἀγγέλων (angelōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. who οἳ (hoi) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. said that λέγουσιν (legousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. [Jesus] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was alive. ζῆν (zēn) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> To live, be alive. 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