Who was gathered when Jesus appeared to the disciples in Luke 24:36 and what did He say?
According to Luke 24:36, the ten disciples were gathered, with one of the fellows missing. As they spoke, Jesus Himself stood in their midst and said to them, 'Peace be unto you.' His sudden appearance prompted that greeting of peace.
Les explains that Luke 24:36 shows the ten disciples meeting, with one missing. Jesus Himself stood in their midst and said, 'Peace be unto you.' Les ties this to the resurrection body, noting the 40 days between Christ's coming out of the tomb and His ascension in Acts 1. He says resurrection is the bulwark of our faith: Christ died, arose victoriously over sin, death, Satan, and hell, and imparts the blessed hope of resurrection. Les suggests Jesus said 'peace' because He appeared suddenly.
And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
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How did Jesus calm the disciples' fear when He appeared to them?
Jesus settled the frightened disciples down with the words 'Peace be unto you,' a word only He can use that way.