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God's Unfolding Plan
Commentators unanimously stress that Jesus' suffering and resurrection were not a tragic accident but a necessary fulfillment of God's plan. The phrase "Thus it is written" anchors the entire gospel event in the Old Testament, showing it was foretold and essential for salvation. This was meant to correct the disciples' misunderstanding and assure them of God's sovereign control.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 24:46
18th Century
Theologian
It behoved: It became proper or necessary that the Messiah should suffer in this way. It was predicted of him, and all things have happene…
AT Robertson
On Luke 24:46
It is written (γεγραπτα). Perfect passive indicative of γραφω, to write, the usual phrase for quoting Scripture. Jesus now finds i…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 24:46
19th Century
Bishop
Thus it was necessary for Christ to suffer.—Better, as elsewhere, that the Christ should suffer.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 24:44–51
19th Century
Preacher
And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were writ…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 24:46
From time to time Luke has taken care to show that whatever the Lord has said unfailingly takes place (e.g., 2:20, 26; 19:32; 22:13, 37). That impl…
John Calvin
On Luke 24:46
16th Century
Theologian
And he said to them, Thus it is written. The connection of these words refutes the slander of those who claim that outward teaching would …
John Gill
On Luke 24:46
17th Century
Pastor
And he said unto them, thus it is written
In the above cited books of the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms; not w…
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…