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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:45

Opened he their understanding - Enabled them fully to comprehend the meaning of the prophecies which foretold his death and resurrection. They had seen him die, they now saw him risen. Their prejudices were now, by his instructions, and by the facts which they could no longer call in question, removed, and they no longer doubted that he was the Messiah, and that all the “facts” in the case which had before confounded them could be easily accounted for. Hence, we may learn:That “facts,” or the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:46

It behoved - It became; it was proper or necessary that the Messiah should thus suffer. It was predicted of him, and all things have happened as it was foretold. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:47

Repentance - Sorrow for sin and forsaking of it. It was proper that the “necessity” of repentance should be preached among all nations, for all were sinners. See Acts 17:30.Remission of sins - Pardon or forgiveness of sins. It should be proclaimed that all people should repent, and that those who are penitent may be pardoned.In my name - By my command it should be proclaimed that people should repent, and by my merit that they may be pardoned. Pardon is offered by the authority of Christ to all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 24:44-48

Luke 24:44-48. And he said to them Not, as appears, on the day of his resurrection, but on that of his ascension. These are the words which I spake to you In private, frequently; while I was yet with you Dwelling among you: we should better understand what Christ does, if we did but better remember what he hath said; that all must be fulfilled which is written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms Under these three, the Jews were wont to comprehend all the books of the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 24:36-49

163. Sunday night in Jerusalem (Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-23)While the disciples were together discussing these miraculous appearances, Jesus suddenly appeared among them in the room, even though the doors were locked. This made them think they were seeing a ghost who could pass through walls, but Jesus calmed their fears by showing them his body of flesh and bones, complete with the scars of crucifixion. He also ate some fish, showing that his body had normal physical functions... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 24:45

opened, &c. For this important truth, see Matthew 11:27 ; Matthew 13:11 ; Matthew 16:17 . John 16:13 .Acts 16:14 . 1 Corinthians 2:14 . Compare Psalms 119:18 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 24:46

rise. App-178 . from = out from among. Greek. ek. App-104 . the dead . App-139 . See note on Matthew 17:9 . the third day. See App-148 and App-156 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 24:47

repentance . App-111 . remission of sins . The new Covenant having been made, this could now be proclaimed. Compare Luke 1:17 . Acts 2:38 ; Acts 3:19 ; Acts 10:43 ; Acts 13:38 , Acts 13:39 . Hebrews 9:22 . sins . Greek. hamartia. App-128 . preached = proclaimed. App-121 . in = on (the strength, or foundation of). Greek. epi. App-104 . among = to. Greek. eis. App-104 . nations = the nations. beginning at Jerusalem. Compare Isaiah 2:3 .Micah 4:2 . at = from. Greek. apo. App-104 .... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 24:45

Then opened he their minds, that they might understand the scriptures.This appears to be a reference to the gift of inspiration to the holy apostles, the conveyance of that Holy Spirit which would guide them into all truth and bring to their remembrance whatsoever Jesus had said unto them. In a lesser sense, all Christians have their minds opened to understand the Scriptures through prayerful and consistent study of them. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 24:46

And he said unto them, Thus it is written that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day; and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.This is a summary of the great commission which was probably given repeatedly during the forty days prior to the ascension. This announcement of it stressed the importance of the sufferings of the Saviour, and the great corollary of it, his resurrection from the... read more

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