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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:46

Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise. from the dead the third day. The majority of the older authorities omit the words, "and thus it behoved." The verse should be read thus: "Thus it is written that Christ should suffer," etc. These words probably were spoken on that first Easter evening. They were apparently repeated on several occasions during the forty days. The Old Testament—they would see now with the new light cast upon it—showed the necessity of an ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:47

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his Name among all nations . This is more definitely expressed in Matthew 28:19 and Mark 16:15 , where the universality of his message, here summarized, is found in the form of a definite command. Beginning at Jerusalem . St. Luke enlarges the thought contained in these words in his Acts ( Acts 1:8 ). Psalms 110:2 , contains the prophecy that from Zion should first proceed the proclamation. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:47

The solemn charge. It is an allowable curiosity to wonder how the apostles of our Lord received this "their solemn charge." 1 . They must have been greatly impressed by its extreme seriousness; they were to preach repentance and remission of sin "among all nations. " And although they did not know as we do what that meant, and how wide was the range of the Saviour's purpose, they could realize as we cannot how deep and bitter would be the enmity which a gospel of the crucified... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:48

Ye are witnesses of these things . This personal witness of the first preachers of Christianity was the secret of their great power over men's hearts. What Dr. Westcott wrote of St. John was true of the rest of the eleven. "We have seen , and do testify. He (John) had no laboured process to go through; he saw. He had no constructive proof to develop; he bore witness. His source of knowledge was direct, and his mode of bringing conviction was to affirm." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:48

Bearing witness. These brief words, "Ye are witnesses," being among the very last which Jesus spoke to his apostles, must have lingered in their ear for the rest of their life. In moments of doubt, or of depression, or of danger, the remembrance that their Lord and Leader had charged them . 2 . Works of power, which were invariably works of pity and of kindness, of such a nature that there was no possibility of mistake. 3 . Words of truth and grace such as mortal lips had never... read more

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:48

Are witnesses of these things - Of my life, my sufferings, my death, and my resurrection. How solemn was their office - to “testify” these things to the world, and, in the face of suffering and death, to go and proclaim them to all nations! In like manner, “all” Christians are witnesses for Christ. They are the “evidences” of his mercy and his love, and they should so live that others may be brought to see and love the Saviour. 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

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