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the women said he was alive again

The women told the disciples that Jesus was alive in 41:08.

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all the things that had happened

This refers to the teaching and miracles of Jesus, his death, and the reports of his resurrection.

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on the third day

This refers to the third day after his death.

42-06

Peace to you

This was a normal greeting among the Jews. However, Jesus may have said this here because the disciples thought he was a ghost and were frightened when he appeared.

a ghost

This refers to the spirit of a dead person.

42-07

Jesus made them understand God’s word better

Jesus did something that enabled them to better understand the meaning of the scriptures.

42-08

My disciples will proclaim this message starting in Jerusalem

The disciples would speak first in Jerusalem about Jesus rising from the dead, and then they would speak about it in other places.

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make disciples in all people groups

The disciples would help people from every people group to also become disciples of Jesus.

in the name of

This phrase means both by the authority of and under the authority of.

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at the right hand of God

This was the position of the highest authority.