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Jesus Appears to the Disciples
…37But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.38“Whyare youtroubled,”Jesus asked,“andwhydo doubtsariseinyourhearts?39Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”…

Treasury of Scripture

And he said to them, Why are you troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?

and why.

Jeremiah 4:14
O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?

Daniel 4:5,19
I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me…

Matthew 16:8
Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?

AlarmAriseDoubtDoubtsFullHeartHeartsMindsQuestioningsReasoningsRiseRisingThoughtsTroubledWhereforeAlarmAriseDoubtDoubtsFullHeartHeartsMindsQuestioningsReasoningsRiseRisingThoughtsTroubledWherefore1.Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.
9.They report it to others.
13.Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;
36.afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;
47.gives them a charge;
49.promises the Holy Spirit;
50.and so ascends into heaven.

Why are you troubled,
In this phrase, Jesus addresses the emotional state of His disciples. The context is post-resurrection, where the disciples are grappling with the reality of Jesus' resurrection. The term "troubled" reflects a deep emotional disturbance, which is understandable given the recent traumatic events of Jesus' crucifixion. This question echoes Jesus' earlier teachings about peace and trust in God (John 14:1), reminding the disciples of His promises and the fulfillment of prophecy.

Jesus asked,
This highlights Jesus' personal engagement with His disciples. Despite His glorified state, He remains relational and concerned with their well-being. The use of questions by Jesus is a common teaching method in the Gospels, encouraging reflection and deeper understanding. It also demonstrates His patience and willingness to guide them through their confusion and fear.

and why do doubts arise in your hearts?
Here, Jesus addresses the internal struggle of belief versus doubt. The heart, in biblical terms, often represents the center of thought and emotion. The disciples' doubts are significant because they had witnessed Jesus' miracles and teachings firsthand. This moment is a call to faith, urging them to trust in the resurrection as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies (Isaiah 53,Psalm 16:10). It also foreshadows the coming of the Holy Spirit, who will empower them to overcome doubt and spread the Gospel (Acts 1:8).

1.Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus has just risen from the dead and is appearing to His disciples. His question addresses their emotional and spiritual state.

2.The Disciples
The immediate audience of Jesus' question. They are experiencing fear and doubt after witnessing Jesus' crucifixion and hearing reports of His resurrection.

3.Jerusalem
The city where these events take place. It is significant as the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

4.The Resurrection
The pivotal event that has just occurred, leading to Jesus' appearance to His disciples and their subsequent doubts and fears.

5.The Upper Room
The likely setting for this encounter, where the disciples had gathered in fear and confusion after Jesus' death.Understanding Doubt
Doubt is a natural human response, even among those who walked closely with Jesus. Recognizing this can help us approach our own doubts with grace and seek understanding.

Jesus' Compassion
Jesus addresses the disciples' doubts with compassion, not condemnation. This teaches us about His character and how we should approach others' doubts.

Faith Over Fear
Jesus' question challenges us to choose faith over fear. In moments of doubt, we are called to remember His promises and past faithfulness.

The Role of Community
The disciples were together when Jesus appeared to them. This emphasizes the importance of community in overcoming doubt and fear.

Seeking Peace
Jesus' presence brings peace. In times of trouble, seeking His presence through prayer and scripture can calm our hearts.1.What is the meaning of Luke 24:38?

2.How can we overcome doubts and fears as Jesus addressed in Luke 24:38?

3.What does Jesus' question in Luke 24:38 reveal about His understanding of us?

4.How does Luke 24:38 connect with other instances of doubt in the Gospels?

5.How can we apply Jesus' approach to doubt in our daily faith journey?

6.What practical steps can strengthen our faith when facing doubts like in Luke 24:38?

7.Why does Jesus question the disciples' doubts in Luke 24:38?

8.How does Luke 24:38 address the nature of faith and doubt?

9.What historical evidence supports the resurrection account in Luke 24?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 24?

11.Does He understand us?

12.If God wants us to trust Him, why does He allow events that make people lose faith?

13.What is the Gospel of Mary Magdalene?

14.If some of Jesus' own disciples still doubted (Matthew 28:17), how can their testimony about the resurrection be considered credible?Why are you troubled,

Jesus speaks these words moments after appearing to His disciples on resurrection day. Luke records that “they were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a spirit” (Luke 24:37).

• Their fear reveals how quickly the human heart forgets God’s promises, even after hearing Jesus predict His resurrection (Luke 9:22; 18:33).

• Earlier, Jesus had assured them, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well” (John 14:1). The risen Christ now calls them back to that peace.

•Isaiah 26:3 reminds that perfect peace is anchored in a steadfast mind, not shifting circumstances.

• The gentle question exposes their turmoil without condemnation, inviting them to receive the same peace He still offers: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you” (John 14:27).

• Casting all anxiety on Him (1 Peter 5:7) remains the antidote to inner agitation, then and now.

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and why do doubts arise in your hearts?

The second half of the sentence probes their inner reasoning.

• Doubt had been an ongoing struggle among the disciples—some worshiped the risen Lord “but some doubted” (Matthew 28:17).

• Jesus addresses not mere intellectual curiosity but heart-level skepticism that resists believing what God has already spoken (Luke 24:25; cf.Hebrews 3:12).

• He immediately offers concrete evidence—His hands, His feet, and a shared meal (Luke 24:39-43)—demonstrating that faith is never blind; it rests on real, historical acts of God.

• Thomas’s later encounter (John 20:27-29) echoes this pattern: questions answered, doubts displaced by worship.

•James 1:6 warns that unresolved wavering makes a person “like a wave of the sea,” yetHebrews 11:1 defines faith as confident assurance built on God’s character and deeds.

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summary

InLuke 24:38, the risen Jesus compassionately uncovers fear and doubt, then replaces them with peace and assurance grounded in His bodily resurrection. He still meets troubled hearts, invites honest confession of unbelief, and supplies the evidence and presence that turn hesitation into confident, worshipful trust.

(38)Why are ye troubled?--The question has a singular interest as witnessing to the identity of character, if one may so speak, of the risen Lord with all that had belonged to His humanity in the days of His ministry. He, too, had known what it was to be "troubled in spirit" (John 11:33;John 12:27;John 13:21), and out of that experience had grown the tender sympathy which showed itself in the words addressed to the disciples, "Let not your heart be troubled" (John 14:1). Now they had a trouble of a different kind, and still, as before with the two who were on their way to Emmaus, He seeks to calm and sustain them. He knows even the unuttered thoughts and questionings that are rising in their hearts.

Verse 38. -And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled t and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? He had just given them. his peace. He proceeds further to allay their fears. Before showing them his pierced hands and feet and side, before eating in their presence, he addresses these comforting words to them: "See," he seems to say, "I give you my peace: why are ye troubled? why do you allow perplexing, harassing thoughts to arise in your hearts? The past is forgiven and forgotten." "I come not," as Stier beautifully sugests, "as a wrathful Judge to reckon with you for your unbelief and unfaithfulness. I bring to you (and all the world) from my sepulchre something very different from up-braidings."

Parallel Commentaries ...


“Why
Τί(Ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101:Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

are you
ἐστέ(este)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

troubled,”
τεταραγμένοι(tetaragmenoi)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5015:To disturb, agitate, stir up, trouble. Of uncertain affinity; to stir or agitate.

[Jesus] asked,
εἶπεν(eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

why
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

{do} doubts
διαλογισμοὶ(dialogismoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1261:From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. consideration, or debate.

arise
ἀναβαίνουσιν(anabainousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 305:To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.

in
ἐν(en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

your
ὑμῶν(hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

hearts?
καρδίᾳ(kardia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2588:Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.


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