Luke 24:45

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:45

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures. Assuming (as is most probably the case) that Luke 24:44 and Luke 24:45 refer to words spoken by Jesus on the first Easter evening to the eleven and to Cleopas and his friend, then the way in which he opened their understanding is described by St. John ( John 20:22 ) thus: "He breathed on them , and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost." Among the new powers bestowed on them by this Divine gift,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:45

The Divine Spirit and the human understanding. It may be that we do not sufficiently recognize the very intimate connection between our human intelligence and the action of the Spirit of God. We may be seriously in danger of coming short in gratitude for all that God has wrought for us in this respect, and in prayer for his continued and especial help in the future. I. THE DIVINE ENDOWMENT WITH WHICH HE STARTS US ON OUR COURSE . We receive from his creative hand a... 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

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

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

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:45

45. Then opened he, c.—a statement of unspeakable value expressing, on the one hand, Christ's immediate access to the human spirit and absolute power over it, to the adjustment of its vision, and permanent rectification for spiritual discernment (than which it is impossible to conceive a stronger evidence of His proper divinity); and, on the other hand, making it certain that the manner of interpreting the Old Testament which the apostles afterwards employed (see the Acts and Epistles), has the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:13-49

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

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