1 It was early in the morning on the first day of the week. They went to the tomb with the spices that they had prepared.2 The stone was rolled away from the tomb.3 When they entered they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.4 They were perplexed about what had happened. Two men stood by them in dazzling apparel.5 This frightened them and they bowed down prostrate on the ground. The two men said to them: »Why do you seek the living among the dead?6 »He is not here. He has arisen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was yet in Galilee.7 »He said the Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be impaled, and the third day rise again.«8 They remembered his words.9 When they returned from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest.10 They were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them. They told these things to the apostles.11 These words seemed to be idle talk and they did not believe them.12 Peter ran to the tomb. Looking inside he saw the linen cloths by themselves. He departed to his home, wondering about that which occurred.13 That day two of them traveled to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.14 They talked between themselves about all the things that happened.15 While they talked and discussed together Jesus came near and walked with them.16 But their eyes did not permit them to recognize him.17 He asked: »What are you talking about with each other as you walk?« They stopped walking and were sad.18 The one named Cleopas answered him: »Do you travel alone in Jerusalem and not know the things that have happened there these days?«19 He asked: »What things?« They said to him: »The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene. He was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people.20 »The chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death. They impaled him!21 »We hoped he would redeem Israel. Yes and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.22 »Some of the women of our company stunned us. They went to the tomb early.23 »They did not find his body. They said that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.24 »Others with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women said. He was not there!«25 He said to them: »You are foolish men. You are slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!26 »Did the Christ need to suffer these things and enter into his glory?«27 He explained to them all the Scriptures about the things concerning him. He spoke about Moses and all the prophets.28 They approached the village where they were going and he appeared to be going further.29 They persuaded him not to go saying, »Abide with us. It is nearly evening and the day is almost gone.« He stayed with them.30 When he had sat down with them to eat he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them.31 Their eyes were opened and they knew him. Then he vanished out of their sight.32 They said to each other: »Were our hearts not burning within us? When he spoke to us in the way and opened the scriptures to us?«33 They rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven gathered together with others.34 »The Lord has risen indeed,« they said, »and he appeared to Simon.«35 And they told the things that happened in the way, how they recognized him when he broke the bread.36 As they spoke these things he stood in their midst and said: »May you have peace.«37 But they were afraid and supposed that they saw a spirit.38 He said to them, »Why are you troubled? And why do you question in your hearts?39 »See my hands and my feet that it is I. Touch me and see. A spirit does not have flesh and bones like I have.«40 When he said this he showed them his hands and his feet.41 While they still did not believe him but were filled with joy and wonder, he asked for something to eat.42 They gave him a piece of a broiled fish.43 He took it and ate it in front of them.44 He said: »These are my words that I spoke to you, while I was yet with you. All things must be fulfilled. They are things that are written in the Law of Moses, and the Prophets, and the Psalms, concerning me.«45 He opened their minds that they might understand the scriptures.46 He said: »It is written that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day.47 »Repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.48 »You are witnesses of these things.49 »You see I send the promise of my Father upon you. You are to wait in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.«50 He led them out until they were near Bethany. Then he lifted up his hands and blessed them.51 While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.52 Filled with joy, they bowed down to him in adoration. Then they returned to Jerusalem.53 They continued blessing God in the Temple.

1 Mas já no primeiro dia da semana, bem de madrugada, foram elas ao sepulcro, levando as especiarias que tinham preparado.2 E acharam a pedra revolvida do sepulcro.3 Entrando, porém, não acharam o corpo do Senhor Jesus.4 E, estando elas perplexas a esse respeito, eis que lhes apareceram dois varões em vestes resplandecentes;5 e ficando elas atemorizadas e abaixando o rosto para o chão, eles lhes disseram: Por que buscais entre os mortos aquele que vive?6 Ele não está aqui, mas ressurgiu. Lembrai-vos de como vos falou, estando ainda na Galiléia.7 dizendo: Importa que o Filho do homem seja entregue nas mãos de homens pecadores, e seja crucificado, e ao terceiro dia ressurja.8 Lembraram-se, então, das suas palavras;9 e, voltando do sepulcro, anunciaram todas estas coisas aos onze e a todos os demais.10 E eram Maria Madalena, e Joana, e Maria, mãe de Tiago; também as outras que estavam com elas relataram estas coisas aos apóstolos.11 E pareceram-lhes como um delírio as palavras das mulheres e não lhes deram crédito.12 Mas Pedro, levantando-se, correu ao sepulcro; e, abaixando-se, viu somente os panos de linho; e retirou-se, admirando consigo o que havia acontecido.13 Nesse mesmo dia, iam dois deles para uma aldeia chamada Emaús, que distava de Jerusalém sessenta estádios;14 e iam comentando entre si tudo aquilo que havia sucedido.15 Enquanto assim comentavam e discutiam, o próprio Jesus se aproximou, e ia com eles;16 mas os olhos deles estavam como que fechados, de sorte que não o reconheceram.17 Então ele lhes perguntou: Que palavras são essas que, caminhando, trocais entre vós? Eles então pararam tristes.18 E um deles, chamado Cleopas, respondeu-lhe: És tu o único peregrino em Jerusalém que não soube das coisas que nela têm sucedido nestes dias?19 Ao que ele lhes perguntou: Quais? Disseram-lhe: As que dizem respeito a Jesus, o nazareno, que foi profeta, poderoso em obras e palavras diante de Deus e de todo o povo.20 e como os principais sacerdotes e as nossas autoridades e entregaram para ser condenado à morte, e o crucificaram.21 Ora, nós esperávamos que fosse ele quem havia de remir Israel; e, além de tudo isso, é já hoje o terceiro dia desde que essas coisas aconteceram.22 Verdade é, também, que algumas mulheres do nosso meio nos encheram de espanto; pois foram de madrugada ao sepulcro23 e, não achando o corpo dele voltaram, declarando que tinham tido uma visão de anjos que diziam estar ele vivo.24 Além disso, alguns dos que estavam conosco foram ao sepulcro, e acharam ser assim como as mulheres haviam dito; a ele, porém, não o viram.25 Então ele lhes disse: ó néscios, e tardos de coração para crerdes tudo o que os profetas disseram!26 Porventura não importa que o Cristo padecesse essas coisas e entrasse na sua glória?27 E, começando por Moisés, e por todos os profetas, explicou-lhes o que dele se achava em todas as Escrituras.28 Quando se aproximaram da aldeia para onde iam, ele fez como quem ia para mais longe.29 Eles, porém, o constrangeram, dizendo: Fica conosco; porque é tarde, e já declinou o dia. E entrou para ficar com eles.30 Estando com eles à mesa, tomou o pão e o abençoou; e, partindo-o, lho dava.31 Abriram-se-lhes então os olhos, e o reconheceram; nisto ele desapareceu de diante deles.32 E disseram um para o outro: Porventura não se nos abrasava o coração, quando pelo caminho nos falava, e quando nos abria as Escrituras?33 E na mesma hora levantaram-se e voltaram para Jerusalém, e encontraram reunidos os onze e os que estavam com eles,34 os quais diziam: Realmente o Senhor ressurgiu, e apareceu a Simão.35 Então os dois contaram o que acontecera no caminho, e como se lhes fizera conhecer no partir do pão.36 Enquanto ainda falavam nisso, o próprio Jesus se apresentou no meio deles, e disse-lhes: Paz seja convosco.37 Mas eles, espantados e atemorizados, pensavam que viam algum espírito.38 Ele, porém, lhes disse: Por que estais perturbados? e por que surgem dúvidas em vossos corações?39 Olhai as minhas mãos e os meus pés, que sou eu mesmo; apalpai-me e vede; porque um espírito não tem carne nem ossos, como percebeis que eu tenho.40 E, dizendo isso, mostrou-lhes as mãos e os pés.41 Não acreditando eles ainda por causa da alegria, e estando admirados, perguntou-lhes Jesus: Tendes aqui alguma coisa que comer?42 Então lhe deram um pedaço de peixe assado,43 o qual ele tomou e comeu diante deles.44 Depois lhe disse: São estas as palavras que vos falei, estando ainda convosco, que importava que se cumprisse tudo o que de mim estava escrito na Lei de Moisés, nos Profetas e nos Salmos.45 Então lhes abriu o entendimento para compreenderem as Escrituras;46 e disse-lhes: Assim está escrito que o Cristo padecesse, e ao terceiro dia ressurgisse dentre os mortos;47 e que em seu nome se pregasse o arrependimento para remissão dos pecados, a todas as nações, começando por Jerusalém.48 Vós sois testemunhas destas coisas.49 E eis que sobre vós envio a promessa de meu Pai; ficai porém, na cidade, até que do alto sejais revestidos de poder.50 Então os levou fora, até Betânia; e levantando as mãos, os abençoou.51 E aconteceu que, enquanto os abençoava, apartou-se deles; e foi elevado ao céu.52 E, depois de o adorarem, voltaram com grande júbilo para Jerusalém;53 e estavam continuamente no templo, bendizendo a Deus.