Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?

LUKE 24:26KJV
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Luke 24:26 (KJV)

What does Luke 24:26 mean?

Luke 24:26 says that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer before entering into his glory. The verse points out that the suffering and later exaltation of the Christ were not accidents, but part of a plan that had to happen.

In this scene, Jesus is speaking to two of his followers on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection. They are confused about recent events, and Jesus explains that the Messiah’s suffering and glory were foretold and essential. The verse connects the idea of the Messiah’s pain and triumph, showing both were expected in God’s purpose.

The Greek behind Luke 24:26

  • "Ought" (δεῖ, dei, G1163) means "it is necessary" or "it must happen." This word stresses that Christ’s suffering was not just possible or likely, but required.
  • "Christ" (Χριστός, Christos, G5547) is the Greek word for "Anointed One," referring to the promised Messiah.
  • "Suffered" (παθεῖν, pathein, G3958) means "to experience pain or hardship." This word highlights that real suffering was involved, not just inconvenience.
  • "Glory" (δόξα, doxa, G1391) refers to honor, splendor, or divine presence. Here, it points to the exalted state Jesus enters after his resurrection.

Why Luke 24:26 matters

  • Luke 24:26 clarifies that the Messiah’s suffering was not a failure or mistake, but a necessary part of his mission.
  • The verse helps readers see that the Old Testament pointed to both suffering and glory for the Christ, not just one or the other.
  • This explanation from Jesus helps his followers—and later readers—understand why the events of his death and resurrection happened as they did.

Where else these words appear

“suffered” Greek G3958 · used in 41 verses

  • Matthew 16:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
  • Acts 3:18 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.
  • Hebrews 9:26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.

“not” Greek G3780 · used in 54 verses

  • Matthew 5:46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
  • Luke 14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
  • 1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

“Ought” Greek G1163 · used in 104 verses

  • Matthew 16:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
  • John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease.
  • Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.