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Disbelief from Joy
Commentators highlight the phrase "disbelieved for joy" as a deeply human and psychological insight. The disciples' joy was so overwhelming that it paradoxically hindered their belief, as the news seemed "too good to be true." This wasn't defiant unbelief, but the natural bewilderment of immense, unexpected joy.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 24:41
18th Century
Theologian
Believed not for joy. Their joy was so great, and his appearance was so sudden and unexpected, that they were bewildered, and still sought…
AT Robertson
On Luke 24:41
Disbelieved for joy (απιστουντων αυτων απο της χαρας). Genitive absolute and a quite understandable attitude. They were slowly rec…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 24:41
19th Century
Bishop
While they yet believed not for joy.—We again note St. Luke’s characteristic tendency to psychological analysis. As men s…
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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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 24:41
Verse 41a is a beautifully human touch. Jesus provides further evidence of his physical presence by eating (vv.42–43).
John Calvin
On Luke 24:41
16th Century
Theologian
But while they yet believed not for joy. This passage also shows that they were not deliberately incredulous, like persons who deliberatel…
John Gill
On Luke 24:41
17th Century
Pastor
And while they yet believed not for joy Though they had been prepared for the belief of resurrection, by the report of th…
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…