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It happened, when he had sat down at the table with them, he took the bread and gave thanks. Breaking it, he gave to them.
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A Familiar, Identifying Act
Commentators observe that Jesus, though a guest, assumed the role of the host by taking, blessing, and breaking the bread. This was his customary action, a familiar sign so distinctive that it instantly triggered the disciples' recognition. As Charles Spurgeon noted, it was 'the old sign, well known to them and to him.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sat at meat. Reclined at the table, or while he was at supper.
He took bread and blessed it, etc. This was the office of th…
When he had sat down (εν τω κατακλιθηνα αυτον). Luke's common idiom as in verses 4,15. Note first aorist passive infinitive (on th…
19th Century
Anglican
He took bread, and blessed it.—Had the two travellers been among the Twelve, we might have thought of the words and acts …
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
He took bread. Augustine, and the greater part of other commentators along with him, have thought that Christ gave the bread,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass as he sat at meat with them When they sat down at table with the provisions before them: …
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…
