Luke 24
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1Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
2And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
CHAPTER 24
Lu 24:1-12. Angelic Announcement to the Women That Christ Is Risen--Peter's Visit to the Empty Sepulchre.
(See on Mr 16:1-8; and Mt 28:1-5).
5. Why, &c.--Astonishing question! not "the risen," but "the Living One" (compare Re 1:18); and the surprise expressed in it implies an incongruity in His being there at all, as if, though He might submit to it, "it was impossible He should be holden of it" (Ac 2:24).
6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
6. in Galilee--to which these women themselves belonged (Lu 23:55).
7Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
7. Saying, &c.--How remarkable it is to hear angels quoting a whole sentence of Christ's to the disciples, mentioning where it was uttered, and wondering it was not fresh in their memory, as doubtless it was in theirs! (1Ti 3:16, "seen of angels," and 1Pe 1:12).
8And they remembered his words,
9And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
10It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
10. Joanna--(See on Lu 8:1-3).
11And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
12Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
12. Peter, &c.--(See on Joh 20:1-10).
13And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
Lu 24:13-35. Christ Appears to the Two Going to Emmaus.
13. two of them--One was Cleopas (Lu 24:18); who the other was is mere conjecture.
Emmaus--about seven and a half miles from Jerusalem. They probably lived there and were going home after the Passover.
14And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
14-16. communed and reasoned--exchanged views and feelings, weighing afresh all the facts, as detailed in Lu 24:18-24.
drew near--coming up behind them as from Jerusalem.
eyes holden--Partly He was "in another form" (Mr 16:12), and partly there seems to have been an operation on their own vision; though certainly, as they did not believe that He was alive, His company as a fellow traveller was the last thing they would expect,
15And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
14-16. communed and reasoned--exchanged views and feelings, weighing afresh all the facts, as detailed in Lu 24:18-24.
drew near--coming up behind them as from Jerusalem.
eyes holden--Partly He was "in another form" (Mr 16:12), and partly there seems to have been an operation on their own vision; though certainly, as they did not believe that He was alive, His company as a fellow traveller was the last thing they would expect,
16But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
14-16. communed and reasoned--exchanged views and feelings, weighing afresh all the facts, as detailed in Lu 24:18-24.
drew near--coming up behind them as from Jerusalem.
eyes holden--Partly He was "in another form" (Mr 16:12), and partly there seems to have been an operation on their own vision; though certainly, as they did not believe that He was alive, His company as a fellow traveller was the last thing they would expect,
17And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?
17-24. communications, &c.--The words imply the earnest discussion that had appeared in their manner.
18And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?
17-24. communications, &c.--The words imply the earnest discussion that had appeared in their manner.
19And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
17-24. communications, &c.--The words imply the earnest discussion that had appeared in their manner.
20And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.
17-24. communications, &c.--The words imply the earnest discussion that had appeared in their manner.
21But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
17-24. communications, &c.--The words imply the earnest discussion that had appeared in their manner.
22Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;
17-24. communications, &c.--The words imply the earnest discussion that had appeared in their manner.
23And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.
17-24. communications, &c.--The words imply the earnest discussion that had appeared in their manner.
24And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.
17-24. communications, &c.--The words imply the earnest discussion that had appeared in their manner.
25Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
25-27. fools--senseless, without understanding.
26Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
25-27. fools--senseless, without understanding.
27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
25-27. fools--senseless, without understanding.
28And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
28-31. made as though, &c.--(Compare Mr 6:48; Ge 18:3, 5; 32:24-26).
29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
28-31. made as though, &c.--(Compare Mr 6:48; Ge 18:3, 5; 32:24-26).
30And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
28-31. made as though, &c.--(Compare Mr 6:48; Ge 18:3, 5; 32:24-26).
31And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
28-31. made as though, &c.--(Compare Mr 6:48; Ge 18:3, 5; 32:24-26).
32And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
32-34. They now tell each to the other how their hearts burned--were fired--within them at His talk and His expositions of Scripture. "Ah! this accounts for it: We could not understand the glow of self-evidencing light, love, glory that ravished our hearts; but now we do." They cannot rest--how could they?--they must go straight back and tell the news. They find the eleven, but ere they have time to tell their tale, their ears are saluted with the thrilling news, "The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon." Most touching and precious intelligence this. The only one of the Eleven to whom He appeared alone was he, it seems, who had so shamefully denied Him. What passed at that interview we shall never know here. Probably it was too sacred for disclosure. (See on Mr 16:7). The two from Emmaus now relate what had happened to them, and while thus comparing notes of their Lord's appearances, lo! Christ Himself stands in the midst of them. What encouragement to doubting, dark, true-hearted disciples!
33And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
32-34. They now tell each to the other how their hearts burned--were fired--within them at His talk and His expositions of Scripture. "Ah! this accounts for it: We could not understand the glow of self-evidencing light, love, glory that ravished our hearts; but now we do." They cannot rest--how could they?--they must go straight back and tell the news. They find the eleven, but ere they have time to tell their tale, their ears are saluted with the thrilling news, "The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon." Most touching and precious intelligence this. The only one of the Eleven to whom He appeared alone was he, it seems, who had so shamefully denied Him. What passed at that interview we shall never know here. Probably it was too sacred for disclosure. (See on Mr 16:7). The two from Emmaus now relate what had happened to them, and while thus comparing notes of their Lord's appearances, lo! Christ Himself stands in the midst of them. What encouragement to doubting, dark, true-hearted disciples!
34Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
32-34. They now tell each to the other how their hearts burned--were fired--within them at His talk and His expositions of Scripture. "Ah! this accounts for it: We could not understand the glow of self-evidencing light, love, glory that ravished our hearts; but now we do." They cannot rest--how could they?--they must go straight back and tell the news. They find the eleven, but ere they have time to tell their tale, their ears are saluted with the thrilling news, "The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon." Most touching and precious intelligence this. The only one of the Eleven to whom He appeared alone was he, it seems, who had so shamefully denied Him. What passed at that interview we shall never know here. Probably it was too sacred for disclosure. (See on Mr 16:7). The two from Emmaus now relate what had happened to them, and while thus comparing notes of their Lord's appearances, lo! Christ Himself stands in the midst of them. What encouragement to doubting, dark, true-hearted disciples!
35And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
36And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Lu 24:36-53. Jesus Appears to the Assembled Disciples--His Ascension.
36. Jesus ... stood--(See on Joh 20:19).
37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
37-38. a spirit--the ghost of their dead Lord, but not Himself in the body (Ac 12:15; Mt 14:26).
thoughts--rather, "reasonings"; that is, whether He were risen or no, and whether this was His very self.
38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
37-38. a spirit--the ghost of their dead Lord, but not Himself in the body (Ac 12:15; Mt 14:26).
thoughts--rather, "reasonings"; that is, whether He were risen or no, and whether this was His very self.
39Behold 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.
39-43. Behold, &c.--lovingly offering them both ocular and tangible demonstration of the reality of His resurrection.
a spirit hath not--an important statement regarding "spirits."
flesh and bones--He says not "flesh and blood"; for the blood is the life of the animal and corruptible body (Ge 9:4), which "cannot inherit the kingdom of God" (1Co 15:50); but "flesh and bones," implying the identity, but with diversity of laws, of the resurrection body. (See on Joh 20:24-28).
40And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
39-43. Behold, &c.--lovingly offering them both ocular and tangible demonstration of the reality of His resurrection.
a spirit hath not--an important statement regarding "spirits."
flesh and bones--He says not "flesh and blood"; for the blood is the life of the animal and corruptible body (Ge 9:4), which "cannot inherit the kingdom of God" (1Co 15:50); but "flesh and bones," implying the identity, but with diversity of laws, of the resurrection body. (See on Joh 20:24-28).
41And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
39-43. Behold, &c.--lovingly offering them both ocular and tangible demonstration of the reality of His resurrection.
a spirit hath not--an important statement regarding "spirits."
flesh and bones--He says not "flesh and blood"; for the blood is the life of the animal and corruptible body (Ge 9:4), which "cannot inherit the kingdom of God" (1Co 15:50); but "flesh and bones," implying the identity, but with diversity of laws, of the resurrection body. (See on Joh 20:24-28).
42And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
39-43. Behold, &c.--lovingly offering them both ocular and tangible demonstration of the reality of His resurrection.
a spirit hath not--an important statement regarding "spirits."
flesh and bones--He says not "flesh and blood"; for the blood is the life of the animal and corruptible body (Ge 9:4), which "cannot inherit the kingdom of God" (1Co 15:50); but "flesh and bones," implying the identity, but with diversity of laws, of the resurrection body. (See on Joh 20:24-28).
43And he took it, and did eat before them.
39-43. Behold, &c.--lovingly offering them both ocular and tangible demonstration of the reality of His resurrection.
a spirit hath not--an important statement regarding "spirits."
flesh and bones--He says not "flesh and blood"; for the blood is the life of the animal and corruptible body (Ge 9:4), which "cannot inherit the kingdom of God" (1Co 15:50); but "flesh and bones," implying the identity, but with diversity of laws, of the resurrection body. (See on Joh 20:24-28).
44And 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.
44-49. These are the words, &c.--that is, "Now you will understand what seemed so dark to you when I told you about the Son of man being put to death and rising again" (Lu 18:31-34).
while ... yet with you--a striking expression, implying that He was now, as the dead and risen Saviour, virtually dissevered from this scene of mortality, and from all ordinary intercourse with His mortal disciples.
law ... prophets ... psalms--the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament Scriptures.
45Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
44-49. These are the words, &c.--that is, "Now you will understand what seemed so dark to you when I told you about the Son of man being put to death and rising again" (Lu 18:31-34).
while ... yet with you--a striking expression, implying that He was now, as the dead and risen Saviour, virtually dissevered from this scene of mortality, and from all ordinary intercourse with His mortal disciples.
law ... prophets ... psalms--the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament Scriptures.
46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
44-49. These are the words, &c.--that is, "Now you will understand what seemed so dark to you when I told you about the Son of man being put to death and rising again" (Lu 18:31-34).
while ... yet with you--a striking expression, implying that He was now, as the dead and risen Saviour, virtually dissevered from this scene of mortality, and from all ordinary intercourse with His mortal disciples.
law ... prophets ... psalms--the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament Scriptures.
47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
44-49. These are the words, &c.--that is, "Now you will understand what seemed so dark to you when I told you about the Son of man being put to death and rising again" (Lu 18:31-34).
while ... yet with you--a striking expression, implying that He was now, as the dead and risen Saviour, virtually dissevered from this scene of mortality, and from all ordinary intercourse with His mortal disciples.
law ... prophets ... psalms--the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament Scriptures.
48And ye are witnesses of these things.
44-49. These are the words, &c.--that is, "Now you will understand what seemed so dark to you when I told you about the Son of man being put to death and rising again" (Lu 18:31-34).
while ... yet with you--a striking expression, implying that He was now, as the dead and risen Saviour, virtually dissevered from this scene of mortality, and from all ordinary intercourse with His mortal disciples.
law ... prophets ... psalms--the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament Scriptures.
49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
44-49. These are the words, &c.--that is, "Now you will understand what seemed so dark to you when I told you about the Son of man being put to death and rising again" (Lu 18:31-34).
while ... yet with you--a striking expression, implying that He was now, as the dead and risen Saviour, virtually dissevered from this scene of mortality, and from all ordinary intercourse with His mortal disciples.
law ... prophets ... psalms--the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament Scriptures.
50And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
50-53. to Bethany--not to the village itself, but on the "descent" to it from Mount Olivet.
51And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
50-53. to Bethany--not to the village itself, but on the "descent" to it from Mount Olivet.
52And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
50-53. to Bethany--not to the village itself, but on the "descent" to it from Mount Olivet.
53And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
50-53. to Bethany--not to the village itself, but on the "descent" to it from Mount Olivet.