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They said one to another, "Wasn`t our heart burning within us, while he spoke to us along the way, and while he opened the scriptures to us?"
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The Divine Heartburn
Commentators explain that the "burning heart" was more than just excitement; it was a spiritual experience. Scholars like Calvin and Gill describe it as a "divine warmth" ignited by the Holy Spirit as Jesus revealed Himself through the Scriptures. This illustrates how God's Word, when truly understood, kindles a fervent love and deep conviction in the hearts of believers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Our heart burn within us. This is an expression denoting the deep interest and pleasure which they had felt in His discourse before they k…
Was not our heart burning? (Ουχ η καρδια εμων καιομενη ην; ). Periphrastic imperfect middle.
Spake (ελαλε)…
19th Century
Anglican
Did not our heart burn within us . . .?—More accurately, Was not our heart burning . . .? The tense of both this…
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Baptist
And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, –
Oh, blessed heart-burn!
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
Did not our heart burn within us? Their recognition of Christ led the disciples to a lively perception of the secret and hidden grace of t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they said one to another After Christ was gone, being surprised at what happened, that they should not know him all t…
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…
