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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:53

Were continually in the temple - Especially till the day of pentecost came, when they received the promise, mentioned Luke 24:49 . Praising and blessing God - Magnifying his mercy, and speaking good of his name. Thus the days of their mourning were ended; and they began that life upon earth in which they still live in the kingdom of God. May the God of infinite love give the reader the same portion in time and in eternity, through the same glorious and ever-blessed Jesus! Amen and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:45

Verse 45 45.Then he opened their understanding. As the Lord had formerly discharged the office of Teacher, with little or no improvement on the part of the disciples, he now begins to teach them inwardly by his Spirit; for words are icily wasted on the air, until the minds are enlightened by the gift of understanding. It is true, indeed, that the word of God is like a lamp, (Psalms 119:105;) but it shines in darkness and amidst the blind, until the inward light is given by the Lord, to whom... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:46

Verse 46 46.And he said to them, Thus it is written. The connection of these words refutes the calumny of those who allege that outward doctrine would be superfluous, if we did not naturally possess some power of understanding. “Why,” say they, “would the Lord speak to the deaf?” But we see that, when the Spirit of Christ, who is the inward Teacher, performs his office, the labor of the minister who speaks is not thrown away; for Christ, after having bestowed on his followers the gift of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:47

Verse 47 47.To all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Christ now discovers clearly what he had formerly concealed—that the grace of the redemption brought by him extends alike to all nations. For though the prophets had frequently predicted the calling of the Gentiles, still it was not revealed in such a manner that the Jews could willingly admit the Gentiles to share with them in the hope of salvation. Till his resurrection, therefore, Christ was not acknowledged to be any thing more than the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:48

Verse 48 48.And you are witnesses of those things. He does not yet commission them to preach the gospel, but only reminds them to what service he has appointed them, that they may prepare themselves for it in due time. He holds out this, partly as a consolation to soothe their grief, and partly as a spur to correct their sloth. Conscious of their recent departure from their Master, they must have been in a state of dejection and here, contrary to all expectation, Christ bestows on them... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:49

Verse 49 49.And, lo, I send. That the apostles may not be terrified by their weakness, he invites them to expect new and extraordinary grace; as if he had said, though you feel yourselves to be unfit for such a charge, there is no reason why you should despond, because I will send you from heaven that power which I know that you do not possess. The more fully to confirm them in this confidence, he mentions that the Father had promised to them the Holy Spirit; for, in order that they might... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:50

Verse 50 Luke 24:50.And lifted up his hands, and blessed them; by which he showed that the office of blessing, which was enjoined on the priests under the law, belonged truly and properly to himself. When men bless one another it is nothing else than praying in behalf of their brethren; but with God it is otherwise, for he does not merely befriend us by wishes, but by a simple act of his will grants what is desirable for us. But while He is the only Author of all blessing, yet that men might... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:52

Verse 52 52.And having worshipped him, they returned. By the word worship, Luke means, first, that the apostles were relieved from all doubt, because at that time the majesty of Christ shone on all sides, so that there was no longer any room for doubting of his resurrection; and, secondly, that for the same reason they began to honor him with greater reverence than when they enjoyed his society on earth. For the worship which is here mentioned was rendered to him not only as Master or Prophet,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:1-49

THE RESURRECTION . All the four evangelists give an account of the Resurrection. None of the four, however, attempt to give a history of it simply from a human point of sight. Each Gospel probably reproduces the special points dwelt on in certain great centres of Christian teaching, in what we should now term different schools of thought. (Attempts have been made by theological scholars to classify these as Jewish, Gentile, Greek, Roman; but only with indifferent success). The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:36-49

The Lord appears to the apostles as they were gathered together on the evening of the first Easter Day. read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:53

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:45

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:46

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:47

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:48

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:49

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:50

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 24:52

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:1-49

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 24:36-49

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