Luke 24:19

“And he said unto them, what things? etc.] Still appearing as if he was ignorant, and in order to, draw out of them a particular relation: and they said unto him; both of them, or rather Cleophas, for himself and his companion: concerning Jesus of Nazareth; that is, what had happened to him, who was commonly known by this name, and was called so by way of contempt: but which was a prophet; not only a foreteller of things to come, as he foretold his sufferings, death, and resurrection, the troubles that should befall his disciples, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the end of the world; but he was a preacher of the Gospel, an eminent one, a famous and extraordinary one, that prophet which…”

“Concerning Jesus, &c.--As if feeling it a relief to have someone to unburden his thoughts and feelings to, this disciple goes over the main facts in his own desponding style, and this was just what our Lord wished.”

“A prophet - A teacher sent from God. They did not now call him the “Messiah,” for his “death” had led them to doubt that, but they had no doubt that he was a distinguished “prophet.” The evidence of that was so clear that they “could” not call it in question. Mighty in deed - Powerful in working miracles, in raising the dead, healing the sick, etc. In word - In teaching. Before God and all the people - Manifestly; publicly. So that “God” owned him, and the people regarded him as a distinguished teacher. return to 'Top of Page'”

“24:19 Jesus is often portrayed as a prophet in Luke’s Gospel (see 7:16; cp. the description of Moses in Acts 7:22).”

“Concerning: Luk 7:16; Mat 21:11; Joh 3:2, Joh 4:19, Joh 6:14, Joh 7:40-42, Joh 7:52; Act 2:22, Act 10:38 mighty: Act 7:22 Luke 24:20”