Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:42
42. honeycomb—common frugal fare, anciently. read more
42. honeycomb—common frugal fare, anciently. read more
43. eat before them—that is, let them see Him doing it: not for His own necessity, but their conviction. read more
I. The post-resurrection appearances of Jesus 24:13-49Luke included two of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances in his Gospel, the first one to two disciples and the second to many of the disciples. In both cases the key to their enlightenment was the Hebrew Scriptures. read more
The proof of Jesus’ bodily resurrection 24:36-43 (cf. Mark 16:14-18; John 20:19-23)The emphasis here is on the physical reality of Jesus’ body after His resurrection whereas in the previous pericope the stress was on His supernatural nature. The incident clarifies that the One who rose from the dead was indeed Jesus of Nazareth, a real man. This Gospel opened with alternating emphases on Jesus’ humanity and deity (ch. 2), and it closes with this balanced emphasis. read more
2. The appearances to the disciples in Jerusalem 24:36-49Luke arranged his accounts of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances to give the impression that an ever-increasing audience learned of this great event. First, he recorded an announcement of it with no witnesses (Luke 24:1-12). Then he told of Jesus appearing to two disciples (Luke 24:13-35). Next he presented Jesus materializing in the presence of the Eleven minus Thomas (cf. Mark 16:14; John 20:24). Perhaps he meant this presentation to... read more
The disciples could no longer disbelieve because of lack of evidence. However, they still had trouble accepting Jesus’ resurrection because it seemed too good to be true. Luke’s joy motif surfaces again here. Jesus gave them further proof by eating a piece of cooked fish that was convenient. We should not extrapolate from this that His resurrection body depended on physical food for nourishment (cf. Genesis 18:8; Genesis 19:3). Jesus’ resurrection body was immortal (1 Corinthians 15:35-49).Luke... read more
24:42 gave (a-3) Same as 'gave' in ver. 30. see Note. read more
24:43 it (b-4) Or 'took it before them and ate.' read more
The Resurrection and the Ascension1-11. Two angels appear to the women at the sepulchre (Matthew 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-8: cp. John 20:1-2). See on Mt and Jn.12. Peter visits the sepulchre. See on John 20:3-10. This v. is wanting in some ancient authorities.13-35 The journey to Emmaus (Mark 16:12-13). Though alluded to in Mk, this beautiful narrative is peculiar to Lk. The conjecture of Theophylact that one of the two disciples was St. Luke still finds supporters, but is unlikely.13. Emmaus]... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:41
41. believed not for joy, c.—They did believe, else they had not rejoiced [BENGEL]. But it seemed too good to be true (Psalms 126:1 Psalms 126:2). read more