Luke 24:36. And as they spake these things. Mark's account hints at unbelief, and their subsequent fear suggests the same.

He himself stood. A sudden miraculous appearing is meant, corresponding to the disappearance in Luke 24:31. John's account (Luke 20:16), telling of closed doors, confirms this view.

In the midst of them. A stronger expression than ‘among them.'

Peace be unto you. Comp. John 20:19. The ordinary Jewish salutation, but meaning more in this case. See on Luke 24:40.

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