Luke 24:26 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)26 Was it not necessary for the Christ [i.e., God’s specially chosen one] to suffer these things, and [then] to enter His glorious state [with the Father]?” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176926 ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition26 Was it not necessary and essentially fitting that the Christ (the Messiah) should suffer all these things before entering into His glory (His majesty and splendor)? See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)26 Behooved it not the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory? See the chapterCommon English Bible26 Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version26 Was not the Christ required to suffer these things, and so enter into his glory?" See the chapter |
We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, “our”] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God’s throne.