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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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 24:48

witnesses = witness-bearers. Compare Acts 1:8 ; Acts 2:32 ; Acts 3:15 ; Acts 4:33 ; Acts 5:30-32 , &c. 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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 24:48

Ye are witnesses of these things.This brief verse has the effect of identifying the apostles as the ones addressed with regard to opening their minds to understand the Scriptures. The apostles were "witnesses" in the unique sense of having associated with Jesus from the baptism of John until he was taken up into heaven, a point to which Luke would return in the book of Acts (Acts 1:22). read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 24:45

Luke 24:45. Then opened he their understanding,— That is, he strengthened and enlarged their understandings, so as to make them comprehend the meaning of the inspired writings; several passages of which he now explained to them, as we may gather from the next verse. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 24:47

Luke 24:47. Beginning at Jerusalem.— It was both graciously and wisely appointed by our Lord, that the gospel, which was to be disseminated among all nations, should begin to be preached at Jerusalem: graciously, as it encouraged the repentance of the greatest sinners, when they saw that even the murderers of Christ were not exempted from the offer of gospel mercy: and wisely, as hereby Christianity was more abundantly attested, the facts being published first on the very spot where they... read more

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