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He said to them, "Why are you troubled? Why do questionings arise in your hearts?

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Jesus Knows Your Heart

Commentators note that Jesus' question reveals His intimate knowledge of the disciples' unuttered 'questionings.' He sees past their fear to the specific doubts causing their turmoil. Charles Ellicott highlights that Jesus, who Himself was 'troubled in spirit' during His ministry, now shows tender sympathy. This reminds us that Jesus understands and addresses the deepest anxieties of our hearts, not just our outward reactions.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Luke 24:38

18th Century

Theologian

Why are you troubled? Why are you alarmed or frightened?

And why do thoughts... The word thoughts here means

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 24:38

Why are ye troubled? (τ τεταραγμενο εστε; ). Periphrastic perfect passive indicative of ταρασσω, old verb, to agitate, to stir up,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 24:38

19th Century

Bishop

Why are you troubled?—The question has a singular interest as witnessing to the identity of character, if one may so spea…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 24:36–41

19th Century

Preacher

And saith unto them, Peace be unto you. But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

And h…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Luke 24:38

16th Century

Theologian

Why are you troubled? By these words they are urged to lay aside terror and regain possession of their minds, so that, having returned to …

John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 24:38

17th Century

Pastor

And he said to them, why are you troubled Who had more reason to rejoice, and be glad, as they were when they knew that i…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 24:36–49

17th Century

Minister

Jesus appeared in a miraculous manner, assuring the disciples of His peace���though they had so lately forsaken Him���and promising spiritual peace…