And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
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Gill's Exposition
And he said unto them, why are ye troubled,.... Who had more reason to rejoice, and be glad, as they were when they knew that it was Jesus:
and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? whether what…
Jesus stood in the midst of them - This was when the apostles were assembled, and when they had closed the doors for fear of the Jews, Joh 20:19. It was this fact, as well as his sudden and unexpected…
Adam Clarke
And as they thus spake - While the two disciples who were going to Emmaus were conversing about Christ, he joined himself to their company. Now, while they and the apostles are confirming each other…
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 they were going to tell the disciples (Mat 28:9), by Peter alone, by the two…
Cambridge Bible
36-49 . Appearance of Jesus to the Apostles.
36. stood in the midst of them The words imply a sudden appearance. The Eleven, with the exception of Thomas the Twin, were sitting at supper with the…
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