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Luke 24:38

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 24:38 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do questionings arise in your heart?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do questionings arise in your heart?
Luke 24:38 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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?
39See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye behold me having.
40And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet.
41And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here anything to eat?
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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 he said unto them, why are ye troubled, etc.] Who had more reason to rejoice, and be glad, as they were when they knew that it was Jesus: and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? whether what they saw was Jesus, or an apparition, which gave them a great deal of trouble and uneasiness, and filled them with fright and terror; as it was, and is usual with persons when they fancy they see a spirit, or an apparition; (see <401426> Matthew 14:26).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Why are ye troubled? - Why are you alarmed or frightened? And why do thoughts ... - The word “thoughts” here means “doubts” or suspicions. It is used in this sense also in 1 Timothy 2:8. The doubts which they had were whether he was the Christ. He reproves them for doubting this; for, The Scriptures had foretold his death; He had himself repeatedly done it; and, They had now the testimony of Peter that he had seen Jesus alive, and of the angels that he was risen. After all this evidence, Jesus reproves them for doubting whether he was truly the Messiah. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and why: Jer 4:14; Dan 4:5, Dan 4:19; Mat 16:8; Heb 4:13 Luke 24:39”
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