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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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Albert Barnes
On Luke 24:30
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Luke 24:30
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 24:30
19th Century
Bishop
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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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 24:30
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 Calvin
On Luke 24:30
16th Century
Theologian
He took bread. Augustine, and the greater part of other commentators along with him, have thought that Christ gave the bread,…
John Gill
On Luke 24:30
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass as he sat at meat with them When they sat down at table with the provisions before them: …
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…