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Luke 24:35

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 24:35 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they rehearsed the things [that happened] in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they rehearsed the things [that happened] in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread.
Luke 24:35 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32And they said one to another, Was not our heart burning within us, while he spake to us in the way, while he opened to us the scriptures?
33And they rose up that very hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
34saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
35And they rehearsed the things [that happened] in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread.
36And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.
37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit.
38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do questionings arise in your heart?
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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 told what things were done in the way, etc.] That is, when the eleven had done speaking, and had finished their report, which they did with great joy and pleasure; then “these two disciples”, as the Persic version expresses it, to confirm them the more in the truth of Christ's resurrection, gave them a particular account, how, as they were travelling, Jesus joined himself to them, and entered into a conversation with them, and opened the Scriptures in a sweet and powerful manner to them; and yet their eyes were holden all the while, so that they did not perceive who he was: and how he was known of them in breaking bread; that so it was, that whilst he was breaking bread, and giving…”
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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
“In the breaking of bread - The Lord's Supper. Luke 24:36”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mar 16:12, Mar 16:13 Luke 24:36”
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