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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:46

It behoved - It became; it was proper or necessary that the Messiah should thus suffer. It was predicted of him, and all things have happened as it was foretold. read more

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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

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:48

Are witnesses of these things - Of my life, my sufferings, my death, and my resurrection. How solemn was their office - to “testify” these things to the world, and, in the face of suffering and death, to go and proclaim them to all nations! In like manner, “all” Christians are witnesses for Christ. They are the “evidences” of his mercy and his love, and they should so live that others may be brought to see and love the Saviour. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:49

The promise of my Father - The promise which the Father had made to them “through” the Saviour. See Matthew 10:19; John 14:16-17, John 14:26. The promise was, that they should be aided by the power of the Holy Spirit. He also doubtless referred to the promise of God, made in the days of Joel, respecting the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. See Joel 2:28-29, compared with Acts 2:16-21.Endued with power from on high - The power which would be given them by the descent of the Holy Spirit - the power... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:50-51

To Bethany - See the notes at Mark 16:19. Bethany was on the eastern declivity of the Mount of Olives, from which our Lord was taken up to heaven, Acts 1:12. Bethany was a favored place. It was the abode of Martha, and Mary, and Lazarus, and our Saviour delighted to be there. From this place, also, he ascended to his Father and our Father, and to his God and our God.While he blessed them - While he commanded his benediction to rest upon them; while he assured them of his favor, and commended... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:52

They worshipped him - The word “worship” does not “always” denote religious homage. See the notes at Matthew 2:11. Compare Luke 14:10. But here it is to be remarked,That they offered this worship to an “absent” Saviour. It was “after” he left them and had vanished out of their sight. It was, therefore, an act of religion, and was the “first” religious homage that was paid to Jesus after he had left the world. If “they” worshipped an absent Saviour - a Saviour unseen by the bodily eye, it is... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:53

Were continually in the temple - Until the day of Pentecost - that is, about ten days after. See Acts 2:0.Praising and blessing God - Chiefly for the full proof that the Messiah had come; had redeemed them, and had ascended to heaven. “Thus the days of their mourning were ended.” They were filled with happiness at the assurance of redemption, and expressed what every Christian should feel - fulness of joy at the glad tidings that a Saviour has died, and risen, and ascended to God; and an... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 24:49

Luke 24:49. And behold, I send the promise of my Father Emphatically so called, namely, the Holy Ghost, in his enlightening, renewing, and comforting influences, that you may be enabled to understand, love, obey, and adorn the gospel which you preach; and in his extraordinary and miraculous gifts, that you may attest the truth and importance of it to the world. But tarry ye in Jerusalem, &c. As the divine wisdom hath seen fit that the first offers of mercy shall be made to this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 24:50-53

Luke 24:50-53. And he led them out as far as Bethany Not the town, but the district: namely, to the mount of Olives, which was within the boundaries of Bethany. And he lifted up his hands In a most solemn and devout manner; and blessed them As one that had authority, not only to desire, but to command a blessing upon them. And while he blessed Or was blessing them, and while they beheld, (Acts 1:9,) by which it appears that this event took place in the day-time; he was parted from... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:46

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:47

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:48

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:49

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:50-51

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:52

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:53

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 24:44-48

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 24:49

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 24:50-53

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