Luke 24:36
And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Luke 24:36
Luke 24:36 records the moment when Jesus Himself appears among the disciples, greeting them with “Peace be unto you.” The room’s reaction—fear, astonishment, and confusion—follows from the shocking news of resurrection. Jesus’ salutation is not merely a polite greeting; it embodies reconciliation, the restoration of order after trauma, and the granting of shalom. The appearance fulfills the Old Testament expectations of God’s presence with His people, now embodied in the risen Christ who conquers fear with His presence.
The verse underscores the reality of the Resurrection as a peace-making event. Jesus’ presence brings not judgment but peace, indicating the new creation reality breaking into the present. It also sets up the subsequent instruction about receiving the Spirit and commissioning the disciples.
Today, Jesus’ peace can dislodge our fear. Practical steps: pause when anxiety rises, invite Jesus’ calming presence into tense moments, and respond in faith rather than fear. In family life or workplace, become an agent of peace by listening, offering hopeful words, and modeling calm trust in God.
Cross-References: John 20:19-21; John 14:27; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 4:6-7; Colossians 3:15