Luke 24:9

And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.

And {G2532} returned {G5290} from {G575} the sepulchre {G3419}, and told {G518} all {G3956} these things {G5023} unto the eleven {G1733}, and {G2532} to all {G3956} the rest {G3062}.

and, returning from the tomb, they told everything to the Eleven and to all the rest.

And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.

and returned from the tomb, and told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest.

Commentary

Luke 24:9 describes the pivotal moment when the women who had visited Jesus' tomb returned to inform the disciples of the astonishing discovery of the empty sepulchre and the angelic message of His resurrection. This verse marks the beginning of the spread of the resurrection news among Jesus' followers, a truth that would transform the world.

Context

Following the Sabbath, a group of women, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, went to the tomb of Jesus to anoint His body. Instead, they found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. Two men in shining garments, angels, appeared to them, reminding them of Jesus' words that He must be crucified and rise again on the third day (Luke 24:7). Filled with a mixture of fear and great joy, they remembered His words and immediately returned from the tomb to share this incredible news with the remaining eleven apostles and the wider group of disciples gathered with them.

Key Themes

  • First Eyewitnesses: The women are presented as the very first human witnesses to the empty tomb and the recipients of the resurrection message. Their immediate action was to communicate this life-altering truth.
  • Proclamation of the Resurrection: This verse highlights the initial, crucial step in disseminating the central truth of Christianity: that Jesus Christ had indeed risen from the dead. This message would become the core of the apostles' preaching.
  • The Seed of Belief: While the disciples initially found their words to be "as idle tales" (Luke 24:11), the women's testimony planted the seed of the resurrection truth that would later be confirmed by Jesus Himself.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "sepulchre" is mnēmeion (μνημεῖον), which refers to a memorial or tomb. Its use here emphasizes that the women were visiting a recognized burial site, making the discovery of its emptiness all the more profound. The verb "told" is apēngeilan (ἀπήγγειλαν), meaning "to announce," "report," or "bring tidings." This isn't casual gossip but the formal declaration of significant news, underscoring the weight and importance of their message.

Practical Application

Luke 24:9 serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ's resurrection. Just as these women, despite potential skepticism, faithfully reported what they had seen and heard, believers today are called to be witnesses to the transformative power of the Gospel. Their immediate action to "tell all these things" demonstrates a profound commitment to spreading the truth, even when facing disbelief. It also highlights the significant role women played from the very beginning in the foundational events of Christian faith, a role often overlooked.

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Cross-References

  • Luke 24:22

    Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;

  • Luke 24:24

    And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found [it] even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.

  • Mark 16:7

    But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

  • Mark 16:8

    And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any [man]; for they were afraid.

  • Matthew 28:7

    And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

  • Matthew 28:8

    And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

  • Mark 16:10

    [And] she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.