Luke 24:33

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 24:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they rose up that very hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they rose up that very hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
Luke 24:33 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33And they rose up that very hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they rose up the same hour, etc.] Though it was now evening, and the day was spent and gone; and notwithstanding what business they might have to do at Emmaus, about which they came, and even might not have made an end of eating, or sufficiently refreshed themselves; and though they had had a walk of sixty furlongs that afternoon, yet being big with this appearance of Christ to them, and in haste to impart the joyful news to their fellow disciples, they immediately rose up from table: and returned to Jerusalem; the same night, from whence they had come that day: and found the eleven gathered together; at a certain house known to these two, and who met together in the night season, for…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The same hour - Though it was late, and they had stopped, as they thought, for the night, yet such was their joy that they hastened to tell it to their companions and friends. This was natural and proper, and it shows how quick and ready they who have found the Saviour are to tell it to others. Compare John 1:41-45. Young converts to Christ “should hasten” to tell their joy, and should not shrink at self-denial to proclaim to others what God hath done for the soul, Psalms 66:16. “My lips and cheerful heart, prepare. To make his mercies known: Come, ye that fear my God, and hear. The wonders he hath done. “When on my head huge sorrows fell, I sought his heavenly aid; He saved my sinking soul…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The same hour - Late as it was. Luke 24:34”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and found: Joh 20:19-26 Luke 24:34”
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