Albert Barnes Commentary Matthew 28:17

Albert Barnes Commentary

Matthew 28:17

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Matthew 28:17

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And when they saw him, they worshipped [him]; but some doubted." — Matthew 28:17 (ASV)

They worshipped him. Paid him honor as the Messiah.

But some doubted. As, for example, Thomas, (John 20:25). The disciples had not expected his resurrection; they were therefore slow to believe. The mention of their doubting shows that they were honest men—that they were not easily imposed on—that they had not previously agreed to affirm that he had risen—that they were convinced only by the strength of the evidence. Their caution in examining the evidence; their slowness to believe; and their firm conviction after all their doubts, and their willingness to show their conviction, even by their death, is most conclusive proof that they were not deceived in regard to the fact of his resurrection.