Lucas 24:25-53 RVA

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50

And he led them out as far as to Bethany; more accurately, and he led them out until they were over against Bethany. The scene of the Ascension could scarcely have been the central summit of the Mount of Olives ( Jebel-el-Tur ), according to ancient tradition; but it is more likely that it took place on one of the remoter uplands which lie above the village. "On the wild uplands which immediately overhang the village, he finally withdrew from the eyes of his disciples, in a seclusion... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50

The Ascension. Many thoughts offer themselves to us as we think upon this last scene. I. THE FITNESS OF THE PLACE WHENCE JESUS ASCENDED . Not, indeed, that Jerusalem could claim to be worthy of such an honour—Jerusalem that had but lately dyed its hands in the blood of its Messiah. But as the ancient dwelling-place of God, as the seat and source of heavenly truth, as the metropolis of religion upon the earth, as the place that furnishes the name and type of the city of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

THE ASCENSION . In considering the questions which suggest themselves in connection with the ascension of our blessed Lord, we are met on the threshold with the fact that only St. Luke, in his Gospel in this place, and in the Acts (1.), has given us a detailed account of the scene. But the fact is referred to plainly by St. John ( John 3:13 ; John 6:62 ; John 20:17 ) and by St. Paul ( Ephesians 4:9 , Ephesians 4:10 ; 1 Timothy 3:16 ). A vast number of passages besides, in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

The farewell and the Ascension. Once more the old relation is resumed. The Shepherd of Israel goes before his little flock. They see him, as in the former time, at their head. The well-known route is taken, the well-known place is reached. And the crowning memory of Bethany is imprinted on their hearts. It is the scene of the last adieu, of the Ascension ( Luke 24:50 ). In the earlier history of Israel ( 2 Kings 2:1-25 .) there was a day when the sons of the prophets, referring to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:51

And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven; more accurately rendered, while he blessed them , he parted from them , and was carried up into heaven. The last clause, "was carried up into heaven," is absent from some, but not from the majority of the older authorities. The Acts ( Acts 1:9 ) describe the act of ascension thus: "As they were looking, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight." The eleven and those... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:52

And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. This "great joy," on first thoughts, is singular till we read between the lines, and see how perfectly they now grasped the new mode of the Lord's connection with his own. They knew that henceforth, not for a little time as before the cross, not fitfully as since the Resurrection, but that for ever, though their eyes might not see him, would they feel his blessed presence near (see John 14:28 ; John 16:7 ). One question... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:53

And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. These last words of the Gospel just alluded to the life of the first teachers, which is dwelt upon with considerable detail in the Acts. In the early days which succeeded the Ascension, the temple and its courts were the principal resort of the teachers of the new "way." We know that in an extraordinarily short time the numbers of adherents to the crucified and risen Jesus, in Jerusalem only, were counted by thousands.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:25

O fools - The word “fool” sometimes is a term of reproach denoting “wickedness.” In this sense we are forbidden to employ it in addressing another, Matthew 5:22. That, however, is a different word in the Greek from the one which occurs here. The one there used implies contempt, but the one employed in this place denotes “weakness or dulness.” He reproached them for not seeing what he had himself so clearly predicted, and what had been foretold by the prophets. The word used in the original does... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:26

Ought not Christ ... - Ought not the “Messiah.” Was there not evidence that he would do it? and was it not indispensable that he should, in order to fulfil the prophecies? The “necessity” of his suffering these things referred to “here” was that it was foretold that he “would.” The reason why it was predicted, and why it was necessary that it should occur, was that it was proper that God should manifest his justice, and do honor to his law, and secure the due regard for his government, while he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:27

Beginning at Moses - At the “writings” of Moses, or at the beginning of the Old Testament; or rather the word “beginning” should be separated from what follows, denoting simply that he “commenced” his discourse, and not that he began at the prophets as well as at Moses; thus, “And commencing his discourse, or replying to them, he expounded from Moses and the prophets,” etc.All the prophets - The books of the Old Testament generally.He expounded - He explained or interpreted it to them. Probably... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:50-53

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:51

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:52

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:53

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:27

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