Luke 24:34. The Lord is risen indeed. The emphasis rests on ‘indeed;' they had half hoped so, but had now good evidence. Notice the two came with good tidings to strengthen their brethren, and themselves are strengthened.

And appeared to Simon. Undoubtedly Peter is meant; no other Simon would be thus indefinitely mentioned. This appearance was doubtless like the others in character. What occurred is nowhere detailed. The prominence of Peter, the fact that the disciples in Jerusalem speak first on this occasion, as well as 1 Corinthians 15:5, suggests that this took place before the appearance at Emmaus; though it may have occurred after the two disciples left Jerusalem. Peter was probably the first (male) disciple who saw the risen Lord.

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Old Testament