Luke 24:37
“But they were terrified and affrighted , and supposed that they had seen a spirit.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Behold my hands, and my feet,.... The Evangelist John adds, "and side"; that is, the prints of the nails and spear, in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 24:36-37
Jesus stood in the midst of them - This was when the apostles were assembled, and when they had closed the doors for…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And supposed that they had seen a spirit - But if there be no such thing as a disembodied spirit, would not our Lord…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 24:36-49
Five times Christ was seen the same day that he rose: by Mary Magdalene alone in the garden (Joh 20:14), by the women as…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
terrified Literally, "scared"
that they had seen a spirit] Rather, that they were gazing on a spirit. See on Luk 24:16.
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