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Earnestly Seek His Presence
The disciples didn't just invite Jesus; they "constrained" him. Commentators explain this wasn't physical force but an urgent, heartfelt plea. They were so captivated by his teaching that they couldn't bear for him to leave. This serves as a model for believers: if we desire Christ's presence in our lives, we must be earnest and persistent in seeking Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 24:29
18th Century
Theologian
Constrained him. They urged him, or pressingly invited him.
They did not yet perceive that it was Jesus, but they had been charmed …
AT Robertson
On Luke 24:29
Constrained (παρεβιασαντο). Strong verb παραβιαζομα, to compel by use of force (Polybius and LXX). In the N.T. only here and Ac 16…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 24:29
19th Century
Bishop
Abide with us: for it is toward evening.—As part of the narrative, the words have the interest of bringing before us the …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 24:28–30
19th Century
Preacher
And he made as though he would have gone further. But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 24:29
The invitation for Jesus to stay with the two follows the ancient custom of hospitality. As the afternoon drew on and suppertime approached, the st…
John Gill
On Luke 24:29
17th Century
Pastor
But they constrained him The Arabic version renders it, "they held him by force": but the meaning is not, that they laid …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 24:28–35
17th Century
Minister
If we want Christ to dwell with us, we must be earnest with Him. Those who have experienced the pleasure and profit of communion with Him cannot he…