Luke 24:47

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

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 24:47

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

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:47

47. beginning at Jerusalem—(1) As the metropolis and heart of the then existing kingdom of God:—"to the Jew first" (Romans 1:16; Acts 13:46; Isaiah 2:3, see on Isaiah 2:3- :). (2) As the great reservoir and laboratory of all the sin and crime of the nation, thus proclaiming for all time that there is mercy in Christ for the chief of sinners. (See on Isaiah 2:3- :). 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:36-49

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

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