Luke 24:9 - The Resurrection

And when they returned from the tomb
The women who visited the tomb were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and others (Luke 24:10). They had gone to the tomb early in the morning to anoint Jesus' body with spices, a customary burial practice in Jewish culture. The tomb was located outside Jerusalem, likely in a garden setting, as was common for wealthy individuals' burial sites. The empty tomb is a pivotal moment in the resurrection narrative, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy about His resurrection (Luke 9:22).

they reported all these things
The women were the first to witness the empty tomb and the angelic message of Jesus' resurrection. Their role as the first messengers is significant, as women were not considered reliable witnesses in first-century Jewish society. This highlights the counter-cultural nature of the Gospel accounts. The "things" they reported included the stone rolled away, the absence of Jesus' body, and the angelic proclamation that He had risen (Luke 24:5-7).

to the Eleven
The Eleven refers to the remaining apostles, excluding Judas Iscariot, who had betrayed Jesus and subsequently died. The apostles were the primary leaders of the early church and were chosen by Jesus to be His witnesses (Acts 1:8). Their initial skepticism about the women's report (Luke 24:11) underscores the unexpected nature of the resurrection, even among Jesus' closest followers.

and to all the others
This phrase indicates that there were more disciples present than just the Eleven. The early Christian community included a broader group of followers who had been with Jesus throughout His ministry. This group likely included both men and women who were devoted to Jesus' teachings and mission. The inclusion of "all the others" emphasizes the communal aspect of the early church and the widespread impact of the resurrection message.

Persons / Places / Events

1. The Women
These are the women who visited Jesus' tomb early on the first day of the week. They include Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and others. They were the first to witness the empty tomb and the angelic message of Jesus' resurrection.

2. The Tomb
The place where Jesus was laid after His crucifixion. It was found empty by the women, signifying Jesus' resurrection.

3. The Eleven
Refers to the remaining apostles of Jesus, excluding Judas Iscariot who had betrayed Jesus and was no longer among them.

4. All the Others
This includes other disciples and followers of Jesus who were not part of the original Twelve apostles but were part of the early Christian community.

5. The Event of Reporting
The act of the women returning from the tomb and reporting the resurrection to the Eleven and others marks a pivotal moment in Christian history, as it is the first proclamation of the resurrection.

Teaching Points

The Role of Women in the Resurrection Narrative
The women were the first to witness and proclaim the resurrection, highlighting the important role women played in the early church. This challenges cultural norms of the time and encourages us to recognize and value the contributions of women in ministry today.

The Importance of Witnessing
The act of reporting the resurrection is foundational to the Christian faith. As believers, we are called to be witnesses of Christ's resurrection in our own lives, sharing the good news with others.

Faith in the Face of Doubt
The initial disbelief of the disciples reminds us that doubt is a natural human response. However, faith requires us to trust in the truth of the resurrection, even when it defies our understanding.

Community in Proclamation
The message of the resurrection was shared within a community of believers. This underscores the importance of fellowship and communal support in our spiritual journey and proclamation of the gospel.

(9-11) To all the rest.--So Matthew 28:8 as to "the disciples," as a wider term than "Apostles." We may naturally think of many at least of the Seventy as being among the "rest."

Verse 9. - And told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. The account of the scenes at the sepulchre in St. Luke are the least vivid and detailed of the four evangelists. It must be remembered that Matthew, Mark (the amanuensis of Peter), and John relate their own memories here, as well as what they had heard from the holy women. Peter and John, we know, were present themselves at the sepulchre. St. Luke received his less detailed and more summarized account of that early morning, years after, most probably from the lips of one of the holy women who had formed part of one of the "two companies" who carried spices for the embalming. Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

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

when they returned
ὑποστρέψασαι (hypostrepsasai)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5290: To turn back, return. From hupo and strepho; to turn under, i.e. To return.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

tomb,
μνημείου (mnēmeiou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3419: A tomb, sepulcher, monument. From mneme; a remembrance, i.e. Cenotaph.

they reported
ἀπήγγειλαν (apēngeilan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 518: To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.

all
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

these things
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

to the
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

eleven
ἕνδεκα (hendeka)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1733: Eleven. From heis and deka; one and ten, i.e. Eleven.

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

to all
πᾶσιν (pasin)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

the
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

others.
λοιποῖς (loipois)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3062: Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.

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