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John 20:19

John 20:19
Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then the same day at evening,.... The same day Christ rose from the dead, and appeared to Mary; at the evening of that day, after he had been with the two disciples to Emmaus, about eight miles from…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The same day at evening - On the first day of the week, the day of the resurrection of Christ. When the doors were shut - This does not mean that the doors were fastened, though that might have been…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The doors were shut - for fear of the Jews - We do not find that the Jews designed to molest the disciples: that word of authority which Christ spoke, Joh 18:8, Let these go away - had prevented the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 20:19-25

The infallible proof of Christ's resurrection was his showing himself alive, Act 1:3. In these verses, we have an account of his first appearance to the college of the disciples, on the day on which…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Manifestation to the Ten and others

19. Then the same day, &c. Rather, When therefore it was evening on that day, the first day of the week. Note the great precision of the expression. -That day,"…