It is written (γεγραπτα). Perfect passive indicative of γραφω, to write, the usual phrase for quoting Scripture. Jesus now finds i…

It behoved: It became proper or necessary that the Messiah should suffer in this way. It was predicted of him, and all things have happene…

Thus it was necessary for Christ to suffer.—Better, as elsewhere, that the Christ should suffer.

And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were writ…

The Venerable Bede: After presenting Himself to be seen with their eyes and handled with their hands, and after bringing the Sc…

From time to time Luke has taken care to show that whatever the Lord has said unfailingly takes place (e.g., 2:20, 26; 19:32; 22:13, 37). That impl…

And he said to them, Thus it is written. The connection of these words refutes the slander of those who claim that outward teaching would …

And he said unto them, thus it is written

Jesus appeared in a miraculous manner, a uring the disciples of His peace—though they had so lately forsaken Him—and promising spiritual peace with…