9 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.
9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
9 and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.
9 They left the tomb and broke the news of all this to the Eleven and the rest.
9 Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.
9 So they rushed back from the tomb to tell his eleven disciples-and everyone else-what had happened.
33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together
33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
33 And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together,
33 They didn't waste a minute. They were up and on their way back to Jerusalem. They found the Eleven and their friends gathered together,
33 So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together,
33 And within the hour they were on their way back to Jerusalem. There they found the eleven disciples and the others who had gathered with them,
(Read Luke 24:28-35)
If we would have Christ dwell with us, we must be earnest with him. Those that have experienced the pleasure and profit of communion with him, cannot but desire more of his company. He took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. This he did with his usual authority and affection, with the same manner, perhaps with the same words. He here teaches us to crave a blessing on every meal. See how Christ by his Spirit and grace makes himself known to the souls of his people. He opens the Scriptures to them. He meets them at his table, in the ordinance of the Lord's supper; is known to them in breaking of bread. But the work is completed by the opening of the eyes of their mind; yet it is but short views we have of Christ in this world, but when we enter heaven, we shall see him for ever. They had found the preaching powerful, even when they knew not the preacher. Those Scriptures which speak of Christ, will warm the hearts of his true disciples. That is likely to do most good, which affects us with the love of Jesus in dying for us. It is the duty of those to whom he has shown himself, to let others know what he has done for their souls. It is of great use for the disciples of Christ to compare their experiences, and tell them to each other.
52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
52 And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
52 And they were on their knees, worshiping him. They returned to Jerusalem bursting with joy.
52 And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
52 So they worshiped him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy.
(Read Luke 24:50-53)
Christ ascended from Bethany, near the Mount of Olives. There was the garden in which his sufferings began; there he was in his agony. Those that would go to heaven, must ascend thither from the house of sufferings and sorrows. The disciples did not see him rise out of the grave; his resurrection could be proved by their seeing him alive afterwards: but they saw him ascend into heaven; they could not otherwise have a proof of his ascension. He lifted up his hands, and blessed them. He did not go away in displeasure, but in love, he left a blessing behind him. As he arose, so he ascended, by his own power. They worshipped him. This fresh display of Christ's glory drew from them fresh acknowledgments. They returned to Jerusalem with great joy. The glory of Christ is the joy of all true believers, even while they are here in this world. While waiting for God's promises, we must go forth to meet them with our praises. And nothing better prepares the mind for receiving the Holy Ghost. Fears are silenced, sorrows sweetened and allayed, and hopes kept up. And this is the ground of a Christian's boldness at the throne of grace; yea, the Father's throne is the throne of grace to us, because it is also the throne of our Mediator, Jesus Christ. Let us rely on his promises, and plead them. Let us attend his ordinances, praise and bless God for his mercies, set our affections on things above, and expect the Redeemer's return to complete our happiness. Amen. Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 24:9
Commentary on Luke 24:1-12
(Read Luke 24:1-12)
See the affection and respect the women showed to Christ, after he was dead and buried. Observe their surprise when they found the stone rolled away, and the grave empty. Christians often perplex themselves about that with which they should comfort and encourage themselves. They look rather to find their Master in his grave-clothes, than angels in their shining garments. The angels assure them that he is risen from the dead; is risen by his own power. These angels from heaven bring not any new gospel, but remind the women of Christ's words, and teach them how to apply them. We may wonder that these disciples, who believed Jesus to be the Son of God and the true Messiah, who had been so often told that he must die, and rise again, and then enter into his glory, who had seen him more than once raise the dead, yet should be so backward to believe his raising himself. But all our mistakes in religion spring from ignorance or forgetfulness of the words Christ has spoken. Peter now ran to the sepulchre, who so lately ran from his Master. He was amazed. There are many things puzzling and perplexing to us, which would be plain and profitable, if we rightly understood the words of Christ.