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Luke 24:46

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 24:46 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and he said unto them, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and he said unto them, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day;
Luke 24:46 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
43And he took it, and ate before them.
44And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me.
45Then opened he their mind, that they might understand the scriptures;
46and he said unto them, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day;
47and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
48Ye are witnesses of these things.
49And behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high.
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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, thus it is written, etc.] In the above cited books of the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms; not what after follows, in so many words, but the matter and substance thereof: and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day; it was necessary, both because of the decree and appointment of God, and because of the prophecies and predictions of the Old Testament; (see <422425> Luke 24:25,26).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“behoved Christ--(See on Luk 24:26).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“It behoved - It became; it was proper or necessary that the Messiah should thus suffer. It was predicted of him, and all things have happened as it was foretold. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“24:46 that the Messiah would suffer and die: See study note on 24:25-26.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 24:26, Luk 24:27, Luk 24:44; Psa. 22:1-31; Isa 50:6, Isa 53:2-12; Act 4:12, Act 17:3; Pe1 1:3 Luke 24:47”
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