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Luke 24:26

Luke 24:26
Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And they drew nigh unto the village,.... Of Emmaus, before they were aware; their conversation was so very agreeable, that the way did not seem tedious, nor the time long:

whither they went: where…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Ought not Christ ... - Ought not the “Messiah.” Was there not evidence that he would do it? and was it not indispensable that he should, in order to fulfil the prophecies? The “necessity” of his…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Ought not Christ to have suffered - Ουχι εδει παθειν τον Χριστον, Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer. This was the way in which sin must be expiated, and, without this, no soul could…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 24:13-35

This appearance of Christ to the two disciples going to Emmaus was mentioned, and but just mentioned, before (Mar 16:12); here it is largely related. It happened the same day that Christ rose, the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

ought not Christ to have suffered Rather, the Christ. It was a divine necessity (ouchi edei?),Mat 26:54; Joh 12:24; Joh 12:32; Joh 11:49-52; Act 17:3; 1Pe 1:10-11. Thus St Luke mainly dwells on the…