Bible Commentary

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures, 45. opened he their understanding ] Spiritual things can only be spiritually discerned, 1Co 2:10-13. On this most important truth see Mat 11:27; Mat 13:11; Mat 16:17; Joh 16:13; Act 16:14. “Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:45”

And he said unto them, These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and [in] the prophets, and [in] the psalms, concerning me. 44. These are the words ] i.e. this is the meaning … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:44”

And he took [it,] and did eat before them. 43. and did eat before them ] This was one of the ‘infallible proofs’ appealed to in Act 1:3; comp. Joh 21:12-13; “who did eat and drink with Him after He rose from the dead,” Act 10:41. Jerome (adv. Pelag. ii.) mentions a strange addition in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:43”

And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of a honeycomb. 42. a piece of a broiled fish ] A meal of fish at Jerusalem might surprise us, if we did not learn from the Talmud that it was regularly supplied from the inexhaustible stores of the Lake of Gennesareth (Life of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:42”

And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 41. believed not for joy ] One of the psychological touches of which St Luke is fond, and profoundly true to nature (comp. Liv. xxxix. 49). any meat ] Rather, anything to eat; see on Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:41”

And when he had thus spoken, he showed them [his] hands and [his] feet. 40. and his feet ] which must therefore have been pierced, and not merely tied to the Cross. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And when he had thus spoken,…. And put them into a method of satisfying themselves … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:40”

Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 39. handle me, and see ] Pselaphesate; “which we have looked upon and our hands have handled ( epselaphesan) of the Word of Life,” 1Jn 1:1; comp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:39”

And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 38. thoughts ] Rather, reasonings. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Why are ye troubled? – Why are you alarmed or frightened? And why do thoughts … – The word thoughts here means doubts or suspicions. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:38”

But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 37. terrified ] Literally, “scared” that they had seen a spirit ] Rather, that they were gazing on a spirit. See on Luk 24:16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 37. And supposed that they had seen a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:37”

And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you. 36-49 . Appearance of Jesus to the Apostles. 36. stood in the midst of them ] The words imply a sudden appearance. The Eleven, with the exception of Thomas the Twin, were sitting at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:36”