Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.The Lord hath appeared to Simon — Before he was seen of the twelve apostles, 1 Corinthians 15:5. He had, in his wonderful condescension and grace, taken an opportunity on the former part of that day (though where, or in what manner, is not recorded) to show himself to Peter, that he might early relieve his distresses and fears, on account of having so shamefully denied his Master. read more
And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.In the breaking of bread — The Lord's Supper. read more
And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.Jesus stood in the midst of them — It was just as easy to his Divine power to open a door undiscernibly, as it was to come in at a door opened by some other hand. Mark 16:14,19; John 20:19. read more
And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.He showed them his hands and his feet — That they might either see or feel the prints of the nails. read more
And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?While they believed not for joy — They did in some sense believe: otherwise they would not have rejoiced. But their excess of joy prevented a clear, rational belief. read more
And he took it, and did eat before them.He took it and ate before them — Not that he had any need of food; but to give them still farther evidence. read more
And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.And he said — On the day of his ascension.In the law, and the prophets, and the psalms — The prophecies as well as types, relating to the Messiah, are contained either in the books of Moses (usually called the law) in the Psalm, or in the writings of the prophets; little... read more
Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,Then opened he their understanding, to understand the Scriptures — He had explained them before to the two as they went to Emmaus. But still they Understood them not, till he took off the veil from their hearts, by the illumination of his Spirit. read more
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.Beginning at Jerusalem — This was appointed most graciously and wisely: graciously, as it encouraged the, greatest sinners to repent, when they saw that even the murderers of Christ were not excepted from mercy: and wisely, as hereby Christianity was more abundantly attested; the facts being published first on the very spot where they happened. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 24:33
And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,The same hour — Late as it was. read more