Luke 24

1 The women go to the sepulcher, and find the same empty 4 two Angels declare unto them the resurrection of Christ, 9 which they go and tell the Apostles and other Desciples, who do not believe it, 12 Peter runneth forth to the grave. 13 Christ revealeth himself to the two Desciples going towards Emmaus, and is there know to them in breaking of bread, 33 who return to Jerusalem, and relate it to the Apostles, 36 Christ himself appears to all his Apostles, sheweth them his hands and feet, and eateth in their presence, 44 opened to them the meaning of the Scriptures, appointeth them to be his witnesses among all people, and promiseth the his holy Spirit, 50 blesseth them, takes his leave of them, and acsendeth to heaven.

1. AND on the first (day) [Gr. one] of the week [Gr. of the Sabbaths. See Matthew 28:1. Mark 16:2] very early in the morning, [see hereof the annotation on Mark 16:2. Gr. deep in the morning] they went to the grave, carrying the spices which they had prepared, and some with them. [namely, other women of whom see further v.10.]

2. And they found the Stone rolled away from the grave.

3. And being entred in they found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

4. And it came to pass as they were doubtful about it, [Or very troubled] behold two men [i.e. Angels in the shape of men, see Matthew 28:2. who makes mention but of one because he spake to them] stood by them in shining garments. [Gr. lightning, i.e. glistering like lightning.]

5. And as they were greatly afraid and bowed the face towards the Earth, they said unto them. What seek ye the living with the dead?

6. He is not here, but he is risen. Remember how he spake unto you [Whereof see Matthew 26:21.] while he was yet in Galilee:

7. Saying the Son of Man must be delivered over to sinfull men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

8. And they remembered his words.

9. And being returned from the grave, they told all these things to the eleven, and to all the other. [Namely disciples, which were there gathered together.]

10. And (these) were Mary Magdalen and Mary (the mother) of James and Joanna; [See concerning this Joanna, Luke 8:3. and Mary (the mother) of James [Namely the less. See Mark 15:40.] and the other with them, which said this to the Apostles

11. And their words seemed before them as idle talk. [Or madness dotage] and they believed them not.

12. But Peter rising up ran to the grave [Namely with John. See John 20:3] and stooping down he saw the linen clothes lying alone, and away, wondering with himself at that which happened.

13. And behold two of them [Namely not of the Apostles but of the other Disciples, as appears v. 18, 33.] went on that same day towards a village that was sixty furlongs from Jerusalem. [a furlong is an hundred pieces, so that eight furlongs make an Italian mile ; whereof three about an hours going, so that sixty furlongs make about two hours going and halt] whose name was Emmaus.

14. And they spake together one with another, of all those things that had happened.

15. And it came to pass while they spake together, and questioned with one another, that, Jesus himself came to (them) and with them.

16. And their eyes were held [That is, withheld by the power Christ] that they knew him not. [or that they should not know him.]

17. And he said unto them what discourses are these, which yee walking change with one another; and whereof are ye sad. [or sowre]

18. And the one whose name was Cleophas, answering said unto him, art thou a stranger at Jerusalem [Or an inhabitant] and knowest not the things, which in these daies are come into pass therein?

19. And he said unto them, which? And they said, the things concerning Jesus the Nazarite, who was a Prophet [Gr. a man, a Prophet] mighty in works [Gr. in deed, or in work and in word] and words, before Gode [Namely who witnessed thus much of him by many miracles] and all people. [namely who heard and saw this administration and commendation.]

20. And how our chief Priests and Rulers delivered him over to the judgement of death, and have crucified him.

21. And we hoped that he it was that we should redeem [That is, should have redeemed] Israel; [that is, the people of Israel or of the Jews] yea also, together with all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

22. But also some of us [That is, of our company] disturbed us, who early in the morning were at the grave.

23. And not finding his body, they came and said, that they had also seen a vision of Angels which say that he is alive.

24. And some of them that are with us, went away to the grave, and found it so even as also the women had said but him they saw not.

25. And he said unto them O yee ignorant. And slow of heart, to believe all that which the Prophets have spoken.

26. Must not the Christ has suffered these things, and (so) enters into his glory. [Namely after or by his suffering, Heb.2.9. 1 Pet.1.11.]

27. And having began from Moseh and all the Prophets, he interpreted unto them all the Scriptures, that which was (written) of him.

28. And they came near to the village whereunto they went, and he carried himself, [Or put himself into such a posture; which was done without dissembling to try them: seeing he would have done the same, except they had held him with entreaty] as if he would go further.

29. And they constrained him [Namely with entreaty and pressing, See Genesis 33:11.] saying, abide with us, for it is neer the evening, and the day is declined. And he went in to abide with them.

30. And it came to pass as he set down with them, he took the bread and blessed it [Namely by prayer and thanksgiving, 1 Timothy 4:4, 5.] and when he had broken it [namely after the manner of the Jews in the beginning of their meals whose loaves were baked, that they could conveniently be broke, Acts 2:46.] he gave it to them.

31. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him: and he got away out of their sight. [Gr. and ha became disappearing from them, i.e. he withdrew himself suddenly from their sight.

32. And they said to one another, was not our heart burning in us, when he spake to us on the way, and when he opened [Or expounded or interpreted] unto us the Scripture.

33. And they rising up the same hour returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and those that were with them.

34. Who said [Namely the eleven and they that were with them] the Lord is truly risen, and was seen of Simon.

35. And they related that which happened on the way, and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.

36. And as they spake of these things, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and said unto them, peace be unto you.

37. And they being frightened and sore afraid thought that they saw a Ghost. [That is, an apparition, see Matthew 14:26: Or an Angel in human shape, Acts 12:9.]

38. And he said unto them, what are you troubled? And why does (such) reasoning arise in your heart?

39. Behold my hands and my feet: for it is my self: [Or that is I my self] feel me and see, for a spirit hath no flesh and bones: as ye see that I have.

40. And as he said this, he shewed them (his) hands and (his) feet.

41. And when they yet for joy believed it not, and wondred, he said unto them, have ye here anything for to eat? [Gr. eatable]

42. And they gave him a piece of roasted fish, and of an bony-comb.

43. And he took it and ate it before their eyes. [Not that he had need of this, seeing he was now become immortal: but to assure them that he had still the same body. See Acts 10.v 41.]

44. And he said unto them, these are the words which I spake to you, while I was yet with you, [That is, converted publickly, and continually, with you before my death] (namely) that it must all be fulfilled, that is written concerning me in the Law of Moses, and the Prophets and the Psalmes.

45. Then opened their understanding [Namely, by the illumination of his holy spirit, Acts 16:14. 1 Corinthians 2:13.] that they might understand the Scriptures.

46. And said to them thus it is written, and thus ought the Christ to suffer, and arise from the dead the third day.

47. And repentance and forgiveness of sins be preached in his name among all the Nations, beginning from Jerusalem. [Forasmuch as the Messiah was promised principally to the Jews, Romans 1:16. and the Gospel was to go forth out of Sion and Jerusalem, Isaiah 2:3.]

48. And yee are witnesses of these things.

49. And behold I send the promise of my Father upon you [That is , the holy Ghost, which I promised that I would send from the Father, John 14.v.16.. and 15.26. Acts1.4.] but abide yee [Gr. sit you down] in the City Jerusalem, until you shall be endured with [namely with the Holy Ghost, Acts 2:2. Hebrews 1:3.]

50. And he led them forth into Bethany [See hereof more at large, Acts 1.v.12] and lifting up his hands he blessed them.

51. And it came to pass as he blessed them, that he parted from them, and was taken up into heaven.

52. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.

53. And they were alwaies in the Temple, praising and thanking [Gr. blessing] God. Amen.