αὐτὸν δὲ οὐκ εἶδον. This phrase most naturally and tenderly expresses their incredulity and sorrow. It also shews how impossible is the sceptical theory that the Disciples were misled by hallucinations. “Les hallucinés,” says Bersier, “parlent en hallucinés;” but against any blind enthusiasm we see that the Apostles and Disciples were most suspiciously on their guard.

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